Property turned in as found (except for firearms) may be claimed by appointment at the Winter Park Police Department from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. To claim your lost property, please call the Evidence Unit at 407-599-3322 and provide as much detail as possible in describing the item. You must provide proof of ownership (receipts, etc.) and present a valid photo ID.
Firearms will not be released to anyone without proof of ownership, a background check, and approval from department personnel. Per our policy, the finder cannot claim firearms.
Per Florida State Statute 705.103, found property shall be taken into custody by the responding officer. The agency shall retain custody of the property for 90 days. After 90 days, the agency will dispose of the property per the statute. Items sold are done so by competitive bidding via public sale at propertyroom.com.
| Item | Date Turned In | Location | Purge Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Backpack | 10/02/2025 | W Fairbanks Ave | 01/02/2026 |
| Firearm | 10/02/2025 | W Fairbanks Ave | 01/02/2026 |
| Backpack & currency | 10/03/2025 | Park Ave | 01/03/2026 |
| Water Bottle | 10/12/2025 | Park Ave | 01/12/2026 |
| Cup | 10/15/2025 | Bonita Dr | 01/15/2026 |
| Bicycle | 10/14/2025 | New England Ave | 01/14/2026 |
| Credit / Debit card | 10/16/2025 | Wymore Rd | 01/16/2026 |
| Bicycle | 10/17/2025 | N Orlando Ave | 01/17/2026 |
| Cell Phone | 10/29/2025 | Lake Midget | 01/29/2026 |
| Wallet | 10/29/2025 | S Park Ave | 01/29/2026 |
| Knife | 11/14/2025 | POINCIANA LN | 02/14/2026 |
| Credit card | 12/06/2025 | Park Avenue | 03/06/2026 |
| Debit Card | 12/14/2025 | N PARK AVE & W MORSE BLVD | 03/14/2026 |
| Bicycle | 12/21/2025 | Canton Ave | 3/21/2025 |
| Backpack | 12/29/2025 | Temple trail | 2/29/2025 |
If you have any questions or would like to make an appointment you may contact our Evidence Unit at evidencerequest@cityofwinterpark.org or call 407-599-3322.