How do I claim an item held by Windsor Heights Police?

Email police@windsorheights.org or call (515) 645-6814 and provide ID plus proof of ownership.

What kinds of items are available to claim?

Backpacks, clothing, bikes, electronics, jewelry, tools, weapons, and other miscellaneous personal items.

How long do I have to claim property before it's disposed?

You have 90 days from the publication date of this notice to claim items before disposal.

Abandonment — Windsor Heights

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Windsor Heights Police Department is holding assorted abandoned property (bags, electronics, bikes, jewelry, weapons). Claimants must provide ID and proof of ownership; unclaimed items will be disposed of under Iowa law 90 days after this notice.

Key Takeaways

Various abandoned items held by Windsor Heights PD
Provide ID and proof of ownership to claim items
Contact police by email or phone to make a claim
Unclaimed property disposed 90 days after publication

Published: May 8, 2026 · 1 week ago
Category: Abandonment
City: Windsor Heights

If you don't respond

If you do not contact WHPD with ID and proof within 90 days of this publication, the items will be lawfully disposed under Iowa Code 80.39.

What to do next

1

Gather identification and proof

Collect government ID and ownership proof (receipts, photos, serial numbers) before contacting WHPD.

2

Contact Windsor Heights Police Department

Email police@windsorheights.org or call (515) 645-6814 to identify and claim property.

Frequently asked questions

How do I claim an item held by Windsor Heights Police?: Email police@windsorheights.org or call (515) 645-6814 and provide ID plus proof of ownership.
What kinds of items are available to claim?: Backpacks, clothing, bikes, electronics, jewelry, tools, weapons, and other miscellaneous personal items.
How long do I have to claim property before it's disposed?: You have 90 days from the publication date of this notice to claim items before disposal.

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Legal terms in this notice

abandoned property: Items left without contact or claim by the owner and presumed relinquished.
Iowa Code 80.39: State law governing police disposal of unclaimed personal property after notice and time period.

Full Notice Text

OFFICIAL NOTICE OF ABANDONED PROPERTY
Public notice is hereby given that the Windsor Heights Police Department (WHPD) has an assortment of property that has been determined to be abandoned. This property consists of backpacks, clothes, shoes, bags, pursesand wallets containing miscellaneous items, bicycles, skateboards, assorted keys, cell phones, credit/debit cards, tools, a compound bow, handbags, jewelry, knives, watches, an earth drill, pet carrier, sleeping bags, tents, and computers/tablets. Identification and proof of ownership is required to claim property. Anyone wishing to make a claim for any of the property must contact the WHPD via email at police@windsorheights.org or by calling (515) 645-6814. Unclaimed items will be disposed of in a lawful manner, pursuant to Iowa Code 80.39, in 90 days following this publication.
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