Property / Evidence

Unclaimed Property

Update on March 13, 2023: View a list of unclaimed property as of March 13, 2023. If you recognize your property, make an appointment at 928-668-0563 to claim your property. A valid government-issued photo identification is required. Property not claimed by April 13, 2023 will be disposed of in accordance with Arizona state law. 

Property & Evidence (P&E) Unit

The P&E Unit consists of one part-time employee and they are responsible for the storage, cataloging, and management of all evidence, found, and safekeeping items. Items are submitted to the P&E Unit by Wickenburg Police Department staff whom receive and/or collect items during a call for service. Calls for service may include, but are not limited to, investigations, incidents, or Good Samaritans surrendering found property.

Release of Property

Property is released by appointment only. Call 928-668-0563 to schedule an appointment. Valid government-issued photo identification is required, expired IDs may not be used. Please provide the case number when claiming the property.

Property listed as “evidence” will not be eligible for release without the prior authorization of the case officer. For more information, please contact the case officer or the Property and Evidence Technician at 928-668-0563.

If the owner is unable to pick up their property, they may complete a notarized letter that includes the designated individual’s name and phone number. The designated person will be required to provide the notarized letter, along with a valid government-issued ID, and sign the release form on behalf of the owner.

Property that is found or impounded as safekeeping, must be claimed within 30 days of impound or it may be eligible for destruction, sale, or donation. An owner may contact our P&E unit to schedule an appointment to claim their property. Any property that has been released, and determined to have value, is placed up for auction on the Public Surplus website.

  • Safekeeping items are held for 30 days
  • Found items are held for 90 days and posted for 30 days