Public Notice — Ocala
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The Ocala Police Department holds various lost items, including currency, electronics, jewelry, bicycles, and firearms, and intends to dispose of unclaimed property under Florida law. Owners or those with information should contact Technical Services by May 17, 2026.
Key Takeaways
- Ocala PD intends to dispose of unclaimed lost property under Ch. 705, Fla. Stat.
- Items include currency, phones, jewelry, bicycles, luggage, and a Springfield 9mm handgun
- Contact Technical Services at 352-369-7050 with questions or ownership claims
- Listed owners are identified next to specific items
- Deadline/notice dates shown: May 10 and May 17, 2026
Research context
If you don't respond
If no owner claims the listed items by the department's disposal process after the notice dates (May 10 and May 17, 2026), the Ocala Police Department may legally dispose of or otherwise finalise possession of the property under chapter 705, Florida Statutes.
What to do next
- 1
Contact Technical Services
Call Ocala Police Department Technical Services at 352-369-7050 to report ownership or ask questions before May 17, 2026.
- 2
Prepare proof of ownership
Gather receipts, serial numbers, IDs, or photos that clearly show you own the specific item listed.
- 3
Visit in person if requested
If instructed, visit the Ocala Police Department with identification and documentation to claim property.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I claim an item listed in this notice?
- Call Ocala Police Technical Services at 352-369-7050 and provide identifying information and proof of ownership.
- What items are listed as having no owners?
- The notice lists unclaimed currency, a gold ring, gold watch, and a red Apple iPhone among others.
- What happens to unclaimed items after the notice dates?
- Unclaimed items will be disposed of according to chapter 705, Florida Statutes, which may include sale or destruction.
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Legal terms in this notice
- Disposition of lost property
- The legal process for handling unclaimed lost items, including notice and eventual disposal or sale.
- Chapter 705, Florida Statutes
- State law that governs how law enforcement handles found or lost property and unclaimed items.
Full Notice Text
NOTICE OF INTENDED DISPOSITIONOF LOST PROPERTY Notice is hereby given pursuant to chapter 705, Florida Statutes, that the Ocala Police Department is in possession of the following articles of lost property and intends to dispose of the property as described in the Florida Statute. Any questions or information regarding the listed property contact the Technical Services Section at 352-369-7050. No Owners Currency Currency Currency Gold ring, gold watch Red apple iPhone Owners Springfield 9mm handgun-M. Ware Currency, Wallet, iPhone, Samsung phone-C. Ferrell Currency, Cellphone-M. Parker Samsung phone, currency-S. Hill Miscellaneous items, Currency-J. Thomas Currency-J. Whaley Backpack, Cracked Tablet-C. Speelman Various Clothing-H- Feaster Luggage-T. Sesler Camo Backpack, jewelry, orange and black pocketknife, bicycle, black camping tent-B. Stouder red bicycle, black bookbag-D-Baird Silver in color knife-C. Burgess bicycle, black bag-T. Falzone Black wallet with ID. Credit cards-P. Therrein FL Drivers License-C. Volkle Checkbook-Nicholas/Lawana Gray Pocket Knife-C. Demshock wallet, currency, credit card, and EBT card-H. Thompson Black/Gray Backpack-W. Brown Light blue bicycle-D. Thomas Bicycle-R. Hymer Pink credit card, ID card-B-Watkins Suitcase, iPad-C. Gadson 5/10, 5/17/2026