Who can claim the unclaimed property?

Anyone who can show reasonable proof of ownership and provide a description and approximate seizure or loss date may file a claim.

How do I file a claim for my property?

Submit a written petition or appear in person at the Spring Lake Police Department Evidence Section, 300 Ruth Street, Spring Lake, NC.

What proof of ownership is required?

Reasonable proof could include serial numbers, receipts, photos, or other documentation linking you to the item.

What happens if I miss the 30‑day deadline?

The property will be administratively forfeited and disposed of under the law after the 30‑day claim period.

Public Notice — 300 Ruth Street, Spring Lake, NC

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Spring Lake Police Department says certain items (sports gear, tools, firearms, electronics) held over 180 days are unclaimed. Owners must file a claim within 30 days with the Evidence Section at 300 Ruth Street or the items will be forfeited and disposed of.

Key Takeaways

Deadline: file claim within 30 days of this notice
Items include sports gear, tools, firearms, electronics
File in person or by letter to Evidence Section
After 30 days items will be forfeited and disposed

Published: May 18, 2026 · yesterday
Category: Other
City: Spring Lake
Address: 300 Ruth Street, Spring Lake, NC · 3 filings

Research context

3 filings at this address 4 other notices in Spring Lake (last 12 months)

If you don't respond

If you do not file a petition within 30 days of this notice, the property will be administratively forfeited and disposed of according to law.

What to do next

1
Prepare a written petition
Include item description, approximate seizure or loss date, and proof of ownership; mail or bring it to Evidence Section.
2
Deliver claim to Evidence Section
Submit petition in person or by letter to Spring Lake Police Department, Evidence Section, 300 Ruth Street, Spring Lake, NC 28390 within 30 days.
3
Gather proof of ownership
Locate receipts, photos, serial numbers, or other documents to attach to your petition before submission.

Frequently asked questions

Who can claim the unclaimed property?: Anyone who can show reasonable proof of ownership and provide a description and approximate seizure or loss date may file a claim.
How do I file a claim for my property?: Submit a written petition or appear in person at the Spring Lake Police Department Evidence Section, 300 Ruth Street, Spring Lake, NC.
What proof of ownership is required?: Reasonable proof could include serial numbers, receipts, photos, or other documentation linking you to the item.
What happens if I miss the 30‑day deadline?: The property will be administratively forfeited and disposed of under the law after the 30‑day claim period.

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Legal terms in this notice

administratively forfeited: Property taken away by the agency without a court order and disposed of under administrative rules.
petition for return of property: A written request to the police asking for the department to return items you claim to own.

Full Notice Text

LEGAL NOTICE
ATTENTION
NOTICE OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
The Spring Lake Police Department in Spring Lake, North Carolina, gives that certain items of unclaimed property have been in the possession of the Police Department over 180 days. These items were found, confiscated or seized during lawful investigations and include various types of property such as: sports & outdoor, tools & home improvements, firearms & electronics. Persons who may be entitled thereto are required by law to make such claim within thirty (30) days of this notice. Owners may file petitions for the return of property by writing or in person, with the Spring Lake Police Department, Attention: Evidence Section, 300 Ruth Street, Spring Lake, NC 28390. The request to return property must include a description of the property, approximate date of seizure or loss, and reasonable proof of ownership. After thirty (30) days, the property will be administratively forfeited and disposed of according to the law.
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