How do I claim a found item held by Daytona Beach Police?

Call Property & Evidence at (386) 671-5460, give date and description, and present ID and proof of ownership.

What proof do I need to reclaim a found item?

You must present a valid ID and documentation or distinct details that show you own the item.

What happens to unclaimed firearms or ammunition?

Unclaimed firearms or ammunition may be retained, transferred to agencies, sold at auction, or destroyed under Florida law.

Abandonment — Deland

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Daytona Beach Police Department is holding various found or abandoned items (including firearms, electronics, wallets, and currency). Owners with proof of ownership must contact the Property & Evidence Department by phone to claim items before the department disposes of them under state law.

Key Takeaways

Found items include firearms, electronics, wallets, and currency
Call Property & Evidence at (386) 671-5460 to make a claim
Provide date of loss, item description, ID, and proof of ownership
If unclaimed, items may be retained, donated, traded, sold, or destroyed

Published: May 14, 2026 · 5 days ago
Category: Abandonment
City: Deland

Research context

abandonment notices in Deland (last 12 months)

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If you don't respond

If you do not contact the Property & Evidence Department with proof of ownership, the items will be disposed of per F.S.S. 705 (retained, donated, traded, surrendered, sold at auction, or destroyed). No exact claim deadline is listed beyond the published notice dates.

What to do next

1
Call Property & Evidence
Phone (386) 671-5460 with the approximate date of loss and a full description of the item before disposition occurs.
2
Prepare proof of ownership
Gather ID and documents or unique markings/photos that prove ownership to present when claiming the item.

Frequently asked questions

How do I claim a found item held by Daytona Beach Police?: Call Property & Evidence at (386) 671-5460, give date and description, and present ID and proof of ownership.
What proof do I need to reclaim a found item?: You must present a valid ID and documentation or distinct details that show you own the item.
What happens to unclaimed firearms or ammunition?: Unclaimed firearms or ammunition may be retained, transferred to agencies, sold at auction, or destroyed under Florida law.

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Legal terms in this notice

F.S.S. 705: Florida statute governing found property procedures and disposition by law enforcement.
Disposition: The process of deciding what will be done with property (retain, donate, sell, destroy).

Full Notice Text

Notice of Found Property:
The Daytona Beach Police Department is holding the below listed found/abandoned property. Pursuant to F.S.S. 705, the property (unless claimed by the rightful owner) will be retained for use by the Daytona Beach Police Department, donated to a charitable organization, traded to another government or state agency, surrendered to the finder, sold at the next auction, or destroyed.
All interested persons making claims against said property may call the Daytona Beach Police Department Property &amp; Evidence Department at (386) 671-5460.
When you call, please have the approximate date of loss and a complete description of the item. You must provide proof of ownership or must be able to sufficiently identify any/all markings. You must also present a valid ID to claim.
The following items are being held and are pending disposition:
Ammunition
Backpack
Bike
Cell Phones
Driver Licenses
Firearms
Firearm accessories
Jewelry
Keys
Laptops
Tablet
U.S. Currency
Wallet
Watch
Various Credit &amp; Debit cards
May 14 &amp; 21, 2026

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What to do next

Frequently asked questions

Legal terms in this notice

Related Notices

Volusia County Sheriff's Office lists lost, found, or abandoned items (including multiple firearms, phones, and watches) available for claim until 06/30/2026. Unclaimed items may be retained, donated, traded, sold at auction, or destroyed per Florida law.

A mobile home (1972 RICH, VIN 250RE2KAF2982) located at Lot 31, 1800 E. Graves Ave, Orange City, will be sold at public auction on May 15, 2026 to satisfy storage, advertising, and sale costs; sale is AS IS and subject to prior liens or ownership rights.

Public sale of a mobile home on May 15, 2026.

Personal property will be sold due to unpaid storage fees.

Public sale of a mobile home on May 15, 2026.

Personal property will be sold due to unpaid storage fees.

Lost and abandoned property will be auctioned or destroyed if unclaimed by June 30, 2026.

Public sale of livestock to satisfy a claim for fees and expenses.

Personal property will be sold due to unpaid storage fees.

Personal property will be sold due to unpaid storage fees.

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