Springfield Police Department Property Division Moves to Paul J. Fenton Public Safety Complex
Property can no longer be claimed at 130 Pearl Street
Effective January 25th, 2021, the Springfield Police Department’s Property Division has completed its relocation to the Paul J. Fenton Public Safety Complex located at 50 East Street. If you are looking to claim any property that is in the custody of the Springfield Police Department you must make an appointment by calling (413) 787-6339. After an appointment is confirmed the property owner will go in person to 50 East Street to claim their property.
The Property Division schedules appointments Monday through Friday from 9am – 3pm. If an individual attempts to obtain their property without an appointment there is no guarantee the property will be able to be returned at that time. Please do not go to 130 Pearl Street to attempt to claim your property as there are no items that remain at Springfield Police Headquarters.
The Property Division is responsible for cataloging and storing every piece of evidence that comes into the custody of the Springfield Police Department. The unit holds secure evidence until it is disposed of by Court Order, by Statute, by Department Policy or until it can be returned to the lawful owner.
For personal property that is not considered evidence and is considered held for safe keeping it will be held for 30 days. Items turned into the police department considered lost and found, will be held for 90 days. If the rightful owner of this property is incarcerated, they would need to obtain a notarized letter (which can be done at the Hampden County Correction Center) authorizing another person to claim your property. In accordance with MGL Chapter 135, Section 8, you are notified if you refuse or fail to take possession of the property as outlined above, it will be subject to disposal, destruction or public auction. The Springfield Police Department sends surplus property to the online police auction site PropertyRoom.com.