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. 

General merchandise

Live in-person auction

Details

• Location: Back parking lot of the Minneapolis Police Department Property & Evidence Unit
• Thursday, June 13, 2024
• Viewing from 4 to 6 pm.
• Auction begins promptly at 6 pm. We expect it to end at approximately 8 pm.
• There are no public restroom facilities available. Please plan accordingly. 

Visit online auction site

Auction terms

• Terms of the auction are cash and local checks only accepted with proper Minnesota State ID or driver's license.
• All auction items sold "as is."
• All sales are final.

Payment and pick up

• Pick up on Thursday, June 13, immediately following the auction. 
• Payment and pick up will be in-person at the Property & Evidence Unit
• We strongly recommend social distancing. 

Bicycle

Live in-person auction

Details

• Location: Back parking lot of the Minneapolis Police Department Property & Evidence Unit
• Thursday, July 18, 2024
• Viewing from 4 to 6 pm.
• Auction begins promptly at 6 pm. We expect it to end at approximately 8 pm.
• There are no public restroom facilities available. Please plan accordingly. 

Visit online auction site

Auction terms

• Terms of the auction are cash and local checks only accepted with proper Minnesota State ID or driver's license.
• All auction items sold "as is."
• All sales are final.

Payment and pick up

• Pick up on Thursday, July 18, immediately following the auction. 
• Payment and pick up will be in-person at the Property & Evidence Unit
• We strongly recommend social distancing. 

Bicycle

Live in-person auction

Details

• Location: Back parking lot of the Minneapolis Police Department Property & Evidence Unit
• Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024
• Viewing from 4 to 6 pm.
• Auction begins promptly at 6 pm. We expect it to end at approximately 8 pm.
• There are no public restroom facilities available. Please plan accordingly. 

Visit online auction site

Auction terms

• Terms of the auction are cash and local checks only accepted with proper Minnesota State ID or driver's license.
• All auction items sold "as is."
• All sales are final.

Payment and pick up

• Pick up on Thursday, Sept. 19, immediately following the auction. 
• Payment and pick up will be in-person at the Property & Evidence Unit
• We strongly recommend social distancing. 

Jewelry and collectables

Live in-person grab bag auction

Details

• Location: Back parking lot of the Minneapolis Police Department Property & Evidence Unit 
• Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024
• Viewing from 4 to 6 pm
• Auction begins promptly at 6 pm. We expect it to end at approximately 8 pm.
• There are no public restroom facilities available. Please plan accordingly. 
• Merchandise:
  
  • Each bag contains multiple items
  • No single pieces sold

Visit online auction site

Auction terms

• Cash and local checks only, must have proper Minnesota State ID or driver's license
• Items not appraised or authenticated 
• All items sold "as is" 
• All sales final

Payment and pick up

• Pick up on Thursday, Oct. 10, immediately following the auction. 
• Payment and pick up will be in-person at the Property & Evidence Unit
• We strongly recommend social distancing. 

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.