How do I file a claim for unclaimed property?

Contact the Springfield Police Evidence Unit at 230 4th St or call 541-726-2343 and provide a description and proof of ownership.

What proof of ownership is acceptable?

Legitimate proof can include purchase receipts, serial numbers, photos, or paperwork showing you own the item.

What happens to firearms if unclaimed?

Firearms will be disposed of by the department if not claimed within 30 days, subject to applicable laws and procedures.

Abandonment — 230 4th St, Springfield, OR

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The Springfield Police Department will dispose of unclaimed personal property (including electronics, jewelry, bicycles, firearms, and currency) unless an ownership claim is filed within 30 days of this notice. Claimants must describe items and provide proof of ownership to the Evidence Unit.

Key Takeaways

30-day deadline to file a claim from date of publication
Unclaimed items include firearms, electronics, jewelry, currency
Claims require item description and proof of ownership
Contact Evidence Unit at 230 4th St or 541-726-2343 to claim

Published: May 8, 2026 · 1 week ago
Category: Abandonment
City: Springfield
Address

230 4th St, Springfield, OR

Research context

3 abandonment notices in Springfield (last 12 months)

If you don't respond

If you do not file a claim within 30 days from publication, you will lose your ownership interest and the department will dispose of the property.

What to do next

1
Prepare proof of ownership
Collect receipts, photos, serial numbers, or other documentation showing you own the item before contacting the Evidence Unit.
2
Contact Evidence Unit
Call 541-726-2343 or visit 230 4th St, Springfield, OR to inquire and file your claim within 30 days of this notice's publication.
3
Describe the item in detail
Be ready to provide a clear description of the item (make, model, serial number, distinguishing marks) when filing your claim.

Frequently asked questions

How do I file a claim for unclaimed property?: Contact the Springfield Police Evidence Unit at 230 4th St or call 541-726-2343 and provide a description and proof of ownership.
What proof of ownership is acceptable?: Legitimate proof can include purchase receipts, serial numbers, photos, or paperwork showing you own the item.
What happens to firearms if unclaimed?: Firearms will be disposed of by the department if not claimed within 30 days, subject to applicable laws and procedures.

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Legal terms in this notice

Unclaimed property: Personal items in police custody with no current owner who has claimed them.
Evidence unit: Police division that stores and manages items collected during investigations.
Safekeeping property: Items voluntarily held by police for a person but not as evidence.

Full Notice Text

CITY OF SPRINGFIELDNOTICE OF INTENT TO DISPOSE OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY THE SPRINGFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT HAS IN ITS PHYSICAL POSSESSION THE UNCLAIMED PERSONAL PROPERTY DESCRIBED BELOW. IF YOU HAVE ANY OWNERSHIP INTEREST IN ANY OF THAT UNCLAIMED PROPERTY, YOU MUST FILE A CLAIM WITH THE SPRINGFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT WITHIN (30) THIRTY DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE, OR YOU WILL LOSE YOUR INTEREST IN THAT PROPERTY. THIS INCLUDES EVIDENCE, SAFEKEEPING, FOUND, & ABANDONED PROPERTY, IE: MISC PERSONAL ITEMS, ELECTRONICS, JEWELRY,CURRENCY, BICYCLES, CLOTHES & ACCESSORIES, FIREARMS & FIREARM ACCESSORIES, & TOOLS/POWER EQUIPMENTYOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO DESCRIBE THE ITEM AND PROVIDE LEGITIMATE PROOF OF PURCHASE AND/OR OWNERSHIP. TO INQUIRE OR FILE A CLAIM, PLEASE CONTACT:SPRINGFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT EVIDENCE UNIT230 4TH ST, SPRINGFIELD OR 97477 OR CALL 541-726-234312311240