The Property and Evidence Unit is responsible for the handling, storage and release of property and evidence that is taken into possession by the Sandy Springs Police Department. This unit is a secure storage facility that manages a large variety and volume of property items. Only personnel from this unit have access and the ability to assist you in retrieving your property.
The Property & Evidence Unit is located at:
620 Morgan Falls Rd. Sandy Springs Ga. 30350 (From the parking lot, look for the handicap accessible ramp located on the right side-rear of the building and follow it down to the retrieval area)
Scheduling Appointments
To schedule an appointment email, sspdproperty@sandyspringsga.gov, or call 770-551-6909 for scheduling and retrieval information.
Also, review the back of the “YELLOW” property & evidence receipt that was provided to you.
Walk-In Retrieval Schedule
Monday- Thursday 12:30pm – 4:30pm and Friday 9:00am – 1:00pm
Closed on Weekends and Holidays
Retrieving Property
To ensure efficiency of service, it is necessary to email sspdproperty@sandyspringsga.gov ahead of time, to make sure your property has been authorized for release.
Call 770-551-6909, for assistance with scheduling information and retrieval schedule.
Safekeeping
Property will be held for 90 days from the date it was received from an officer or detective. After 90 days the property will be disposed or auctioned pursuant to Georgia Law.
Needed For Retrieval
- Sandy Springs Police Department case number
- YELLOW copy of property & evidence receipt (if provided)
- Valid government photo identification
- If using the power of attorney, it must be a notarized original copy
- All adjudicated cases require a court disposition document from the City of Sandy Springs Court or the Fulton County Superior Court Clerk’s Office
If your name is listed as the owner on the “YELLOW” property receipt, items may be retrieved with a valid photo ID.
If you are not listed as the property owner, proof of ownership must be presented and then approved by the officer or detective assigned to your case.
You will need an original notarized power of attorney letter if retrieving property for someone else or approval by the officer or detective assigned to the case.
Firearm Retrieval
Appointment is required.
The release of a firearm is determined by the classification given by the officer or detective at the time it was submitted to the Property & Evidence Unit. Firearms may have been submitted as Evidence, Safekeeping, Found or by a Court Order.
If you are retrieving a firearm, you will have a criminal history check performed. No exceptions. Provide ownership documentation if possible.
Adjudicated cases involving firearms require a court disposition document from the Fulton County Superior Court Clerk’s Office.
Impounded Vehicles
Impounded vehicles are not stored by the Property & Evidence Unit.
Impounded or towed vehicles are stored at A Tow Towing, 770-475-1810. A Tow is located at 11412 North Fulton Industrial Boulevard Alpharetta, Ga. 30009.
If A Tow indicates a “HOLD” has been placed on your vehicle for investigative purposes, contact the Sandy Springs Police Department 770-551-6900, to request the “HOLD” to be removed.
Property Auctions
By statute, law enforcement agencies must sell seized, recovered, found, and unclaimed personal property at public auction. Property to be auctioned can be found at: propertyroom.com.