How do I report found property?
Oklahoma Statute Title 11 Section 34-104G requires officers to
give the finder of found property the option of retaining or
relinquishing any future claim to the property by surrendering it
to the police. There are exceptions:
- If the property can be identified as evidence of a particular
crime it must be kept by the police.
- Citizens may not keep contraband or an item which would be
illegal for them to possess.
If you find property you should call the police and report
it. The officer should give you the option of retaining the
property or relinquishing all claims on the property.
You will have to sign a form to indicate your choice. If you
choose to retain the property you agree to:
- Retain possession for six (6) months and release to the actual
owner if located.
- Agree that the Tulsa Police Department will provide your name,
address and phone number to any citizen identifying the
property.
The form cannot be filled out online at this time. You
must have an officer come to your location and register the
property or take possession of the property, depending on the
choice you make.
