The Property and Evidence Unit
Mission:
The Property and Evidence Unit receives, processes, stores and secures all property and evidence that is either found or seized within the jurisdiction of Savannah and Chatham County. The integrity of the evidentiary chain of custody is maintained until such time as there is a disposition rendered upon the property or evidence by the court or the property is returned to its rightful owner.
History:
The Property and Evidence Unit is an essential part of the department’s prosecution of cases within the local, state, and federal court systems. In April 2013, the unit was relocated to a facility on Edwin Street and has been designated as the overall repository for the storage of evidence for the city and county. The unit consists of 1 Police Sergeant, 1 Property Room Supervisor and 5 Civilian Evidence Technicians. Members of the unit are required to receive property and evidence training from the International Association of Property and Evidence, Marijuana Examiners Certification by the State of Georgia, courtroom testimony training, and on-the-job training.
How to retrieve or obtain property
It is the goal and responsibility of the Savannah Police Department’s Property and Evidence Unit to return all found, safekeeping and evidence-related property to the rightful owner when it is no longer needed for prosecution.
The property auction list describes the current property within the unit and lists the possible owners (if known). If you are the owner or if you know any of the people listed please contact the Property and Evidence Unit at (912) 651-6678. When describing the item(s) listed, you will also have to reference the Case Report Number (CRN).
When claiming any property, you will need you to bring proof of ownership (receipts, pictures or other documentation). Property currently held as evidence in a case will also require release permission from the officer, detective, or judge handling such case. Any property that is not claimed within five weeks of being posted on this website will be publicly auctioned via the Liberty Auctions website.
Property will be processed for public auction after it is picked up by auction house staff. This listing process may take up to several weeks. If you are interested in bidding on any of these items, it is recommended that you check the Liberty Auctions website regularly.
In addition, SPD no longer conducts car auctions. Surplus police vehicles are now dispersed through Government Surplus Auctions at: www.govdeals.com.
Property and Evidence Unit
Address: 78 Ross Road, Savannah GA
Phone: (912) 651-6678
Business Hours: Monday-Friday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
