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Salt Lake City Police Department to dispose of evidence Nov. 16

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The Salt Lake City Police Department Evidence Unit is scheduled to auction, donate, or otherwise dispose of various items on November 16, 2026. The department reported that reasonable attempts to contact owners via U.S. Mail have been made where applicable.

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  • The Salt Lake City Police Department Evidence Unit will auction, donate, or dispose of property on Nov. 16, 2026.
  • Items include firearms, ammunition, electronics, vehicles parts, and various personal belongings.
  • The department has made reasonable attempts to contact owners via U.S. Mail where applicable.
  • Individuals seeking to claim items should contact the Evidence Unit at 801-799-3041.

The Salt Lake City Police Department Evidence Unit is scheduled to auction, donate, or otherwise dispose of various pieces of property on Nov. 16, 2026. According to a Nov. 4 notice, the items being processed are currently held in custody at the evidence unit located at 4710 W. 1525 S. Unit G.

The property slated for disposal includes a wide variety of items. According to the notice, these include firearms and accessories, ammunition, and various types of knives. Other items listed include electronics such as cellphones, laptops, tablets, and earbuds, as well as cameras and audio equipment. The inventory also contains household goods, jewelry, musical instruments, and various hand and power tools.

The list of items to be disposed of also features personal effects and transportation-related goods. These include clothing, shoes, handbags, purses, wallets, and backpacks. Other items include bicycles and parts, skateboards, scooters, and automotive parts or accessories. The notice also mentions various documents, such as driver licenses, passports, social security cards, and other identification.

The disposal process is scheduled to begin at 7:00 AM on Nov. 16, 2026. The Salt Lake City Police Department has stated that reasonable attempts were made to contact owners of the items through U.S. Mail where applicable.

Individuals who believe they may have an item currently in the custody of the Salt Lake City Police Department are advised to contact the Evidence Unit at 801-799-3041.

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