Property Room
This division is critical to supporting investigations, assisting in successful prosecution at criminal and civil trials, in facilitating the timely return of property to its rightful owners, and in maintaining the public’s confidence and trust. The Police Department, in conjunction with the Evidence Technician(s), is responsible for protecting all property submitted as evidence and for maintaining an uninterrupted chain of custody. Evidence control is maintained by a records management computer system. Security measures ensure restricted access and inspections provide ongoing review of control procedures, correct and secure labeling, and continued organized status of evidence rooms.
Evidence Technicians are also responsible for holding property submitted to the police as "found" or personal property for safe keeping. Found property is held for 90 days with a reasonable effort made to find the identity of the owners. Personal property for safe keeping will only be held for 90 days. The Evidence Technicians can be reached at 802-879-4923.
Claiming Property
To claim property that you believe our department has in our possession, please contact the Essex Police Department at 802-878-8331.
Found Property
The Essex Police Department maintains a Property Room which includes items of Evidence and Found Property. There are Vermont State Laws that govern how to handle found property with a value of $3 or more. We do not have a "Finder Keeper Law" in the State of Vermont.
In accordance with these laws the Essex Police Department will take custody of property found in Essex or Essex Junction, Vermont and work to identify and return the property to the rightful owner. If the owner is not identified and the property returned in 90 days, the Essex Police Department will dispose of the property in accordance with Vermont law and department policies.
Property Found List
The Essex Police does maintain a list of found property. If you believe our department has your property you can contact the Essex Police by calling 802-878-8331.