Property Office
The Exhibit/Property Control Office handles all property that is seized, recovered, or turned over to the Saanich Police Department. This office keeps meticulous records for investigative and court purposes and returns property to rightful owners when they are identified. Approximately 10,000 pieces of property are processed each year through this office.
Topic | Information |
Reporting Lost or Found Property | If you have lost an item within the Municipality of Saanich, you can make a report online or call our non-emergency line at 250-475-4321 (Ext 1) to file a report. Lost property files are not actively investigated; however, reporting helps ensure it can be returned if it is recovered in the future. |
Lost Important Documents | If you have lost important identification documents, please review the available guidelines. Provincial ID examples include a BC Driver’s Licence and BC Services Card. Canadian identification documents may include a passport or citizenship certificate. |
Found Property Retention | Found property is held for 90 days. All unclaimed found bicycles are donated to Compassionate Resource Warehouse. |
Property Involved in a Police Investigation | The investigating officer must approve the release of any item that formed part of a police investigation. Please contact the investigator before making an appointment to pick up your property. |
Picking up Property | Property pick-up is by appointment only. Appointments are available Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm by emailing the Exhibit/Property Control Coordinator at [email protected]. Please provide your file number, description of the item(s), dates and time of availability, and your contact information. Photo identification will be required at the time of pick-up. |
Auction Items | The Saanich Police’s auctioneer is the Asset Inventory Recovery warehouse. Items are sent to auction throughout the year. These can be viewed at www.bcauction.ca |
Firearms | Firearms will only be released at a pre-scheduled appointment made through the Exhibit/Property Control Office. For information about firearms licensing, registration, transfers and ATT’s; questions about regulatory requirements; and for forms, applications, publications, or any other assistance contact:  THE CANADIAN FIREARMS PROGRAM Telephone: Email: [email protected]  |