Police auctions

We sell unclaimed property at police auctions.

Overview

We sell unclaimed property at auction after:

  • Police have made every reasonable effort to reunite items with their owners.
  • The legal waiting period has passed. 

Upcoming auctions

There are no upcoming auctions. 

Requirements

  • We require a photo ID to register.
  • We sell all items as is.

Payment requirements:

  • We accept cash or local check only.
  • We require a Minnesota driver’s license or State ID with check purchases.
  • The driver’s license or ID address must match the address on the check.

Bicycle auction video

Learn more about Minneapolis Police Department auctions. Auction dates shown in video are from 2016.

Contact us

Property & Evidence Unit

Minneapolis Police Department

Phone

612-673-2932

Address

3100 N. Second St.
Minneapolis, MN 55411
 
 
(Corner of Lowry & N. Second St.)
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Public service hours (in person)

Noon – 6 p.m.
Monday – Friday

Phone service hours

Noon – 4 p.m.
Monday – Friday

Minneapolis Police Department

Address

City Hall
350 Fifth St. S., Room 130
Minneapolis, MN 55415

Office hours

8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Monday – Friday

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