Retrieving Evidence / Property Being Held at the Station
- You can reclaim lost/found or items used in an investigation from the Zebulon Police Department.
- If your item(s) were part of an investigation, they must first be cleared for release by the investigating officer or detective as well as the court.
- You have 60 days to pick up your items once they are released or they will be forfeited.
Hours
Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM & 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Closed Saturday and Sunday and Town holidays.
1. Before you call:
- You will need your case number. This number will always begin with the year the incident occurred (e.g. 17-1234)
- You will need the name of the officer or detective handling your case.
- If you don’t have your case number or officer name, call the records unit at (919) 823-1818.
2. Call (919) 823-1818 and ask to speak with evidence personnel, or email the Police Planner at dgregory@townofzebulon.org.
3. You will be asked to bring to the office a document from the court stating that the firearm can be released (AOC-CR-218).
4. We will check the status of the case to ensure that it has been adjudicated and the firearm will be returned.
Call us ahead of time
1. Before you call:
- You will need your case number. This number will always begin with the year the incident occurred (e.g. 17-1234)
- You will need the name of the officer or detective handling your case.
- If you don’t have your case number or officer name, call the records unit at (919) 823-1818.
2. Call (919) 823-1818 and ask to speak with evidence personnel.
3. Confirm that your items have been released by the investigating officer or by the court.
Pick up your items
1. Make sure you bring:
- Valid, government issued personal photo identification.
- Your case number.
- Any additional paperwork that was given to you (notification card, letter, etc.)
Call to see if we have your property:
1. Call (919) 823-1818 and ask to speak with evidence personnel.
Pick up your item(s):
1. Bring valid, government issued personal photo identification to the office.
Pick up your item(s):
1. Call (919) 823-1818 to schedule an appointment.
2. Make sure you bring:
- Valid, government issued personal photo identification.
- Your case number.
- Proof of ownership.
- Any release of of firearm requires a NICS check to determine eligibility.
- A valid petition from the courts authorizing release if the firearm was seized in relation to a criminal charge.
Unclaimed Property Notices will be periodically posted in this section.