Property & Evidence

Found property and case evidence are maintained by our Evidence Unit. We do not provide “lost and found” services but will accept and log found valuable property (e.g. wallet, purse, identification, jewelry, keys) and attempt to identify and reach the owner. 

To ensure proper release of found property and case evidence, appointments are required with our Evidence Unit personnel by calling 360-863-4563. 

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Found property is stored for 60 days. Unclaimed items of a personal nature such as credit cards are destroyed. We attempt to return identification (passports, military identification, or mail) to the issuing agency.

If the legal owner fails to claim their property, it may be disposed pursuant to state law, RCW 63.21, Lost and Found Property.

If you wish to retrieve found property, you will need to present your current photo identification (e.g. State-issued driver’s license or I.D. card, passport, military I.D.). Photocopies are not accepted.

Found property list

We post certain found property on our website for approximately 60 days.

Retrieving case evidence

In most cases, officers, detectives, and/or prosecutors must approve release of evidence. Appointments are required for all property releases by calling the Evidence Technician at 360-863-4563. Additionally, background checks are required for the release of any firearm, even if you possess a concealed pistol license (CPL).

At the time of release, you will need to provide picture identification (state-issued ID card, driver's license, passport, or military ID). Photocopies are not accepted.