Per Illinois State Law, there is a 6-month waiting period for property valued at under $100. After the 6-month waiting period, the property reverts to the finder. In cases where the found property is valued at over $100, the finder must wait 1 year before the property is released to them.
Recovering Your Lost Property
Please call 847-255-2416, ext. 3012 to make an appointment to claim your property. Property can be claimed at the Rolling Meadows Police Department located at:
3600 Kirchoff Road
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
EVIDENCE
Evidence items collected at crime scenes are retained until court proceedings conclude, and/or disposition is authorized.
AUCTION
Property and evidence items held beyond the statutory time period may be destroyed, retained, for department use, or auctioned. Items sent for auction are transferred to an online auction service here.
APPOINTMENTS
The hours for appointments are between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday - Friday. When claiming property, a valid photo ID or valid driver’s license is required for identification purposes.