Picking up Property

Property is released by appointment ONLY. To schedule an appointment, call 719-276-5526 during normal business hours. You must provide your NAME, a FCSO Agency Case Number or Court Case Number, and a description of the property you would like to pick up. 

*You must bring a valid state-issued photo ID or Driver’s License to your appointment. 

Property & Evidence Hours of Operation

Hours of operation

Monday – Thursday            

7:30 am to 4:30 pm               

*Closed Friday, Saturday, Sunday and holidays**

Location:

Fremont County Sheriff’s Office

100 Justice Center Road

Canon City, CO 81212

Contact Information
Sgt. J.C. Cooper, Property & Evidence
Office: (719) 276-5526  

Evidence Releases

The Evidence Custodian does not release property held as evidence without written authorization from the agency handling the case.  This may be the Investigator, the District Attorney’s Office, another Law Enforcement agency or the Court.  To inquire about the case status please contact the District Attorney or investigating Officer. Please provide your NAME and FCSO Case Number.

Picking Up Property for Another Person

If you are picking up the property for someone else, you will need a Power of Attorney (POA) or a Notarized Statement from the person who owns the property authorizing you to pick up the item(s) on your behalf. The document must indicate the name of the person picking up the property as well as a description of items they are authorized to claim.  The person picking up your property must bring a valid government issued photo ID along with the POA or Notarized Statement.

Found Property

Item(s) turned into Evidence as ‘found property’ are held for at least 90 days while an attempt is made to identify an owner.  Unclaimed Item(s) may be eligible for release to the finder under certain circumstances (Excluding: FIREARMS, items containing bodily fluids, potential biohazards rendering them unsafe to maintain or release, illegal weapons or illicit drugs and drug paraphernalia).  Please contact our office just before the end of the 90 days.

Lost Items

If you would like to find out if the lost item has been turned in, call 719-276-5526. You must provide your name, date of birth, phone number, description of the item(s), and the location where the item(s) may have been lost. 

Firearms & Ammunition (Colorado Residents ONLY)

Firearms cannot be released to their owner until a background check has been completed through the Colorado Bureau of Investigations. CBI requires possession of a valid Colorado ID or Driver's License. If your background check is approved, you will be notified and then you may schedule an appointment to pick up your firearm(s). The background check typically takes 3-7 business days. 

If you are denied possession of a firearm by CBI, you may appeal the denial with CBI.

A background check will be processed for anyone claiming a firearm to ensure they are eligible to possess a firearm. If you are attempting to authorize an immediate family member to claim your firearm, they will need to present verifiable ID, a valid Power of Attorney or Notarized Statement AND successfully pass a background check.

*Out of State Residents or Firearms Transfers will have to be done by the local FFL Dealer of our choice. Transfer fees will apply by the FFL Dealer for this service

Inmate property

If you have been booked into the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office, your property will be released by the Detention Officer at the time you are released. Please contact Lt. Osborne at 719-276-5512 for further information.

Vehicle Impounds

If your vehicle has been impounded and stored within our secured facility, you may contact Deputy Sanders at 719-276-5555 x 3815.  Please leave your name, phone number, FCSO Case Number, and Vehicle description.

If your vehicle is being held as evidence, a written authorization must be provided from the Investigating Deputy, the District Attorney’s Office, or another Law Enforcement agency who is handling the case.  To inquire about the case status please contact the District Attorney or investigating Officer.

All vehicles released are by appointment ONLY. To schedule an appointment, call 719-276-5555 x 3815 during normal business hours. You must provide your name, an FCSO Case Number, and a description of the vehicle you would like to pick up. 

IMPORTANT: Tow and/or storage fees must be paid in advance prior to vehicle being picked up. 

Abandoned motor vehicles impounded by the office may be sold at public or private sale following notice pursuant to CRS § 42-4-1805.

*You must bring a valid state-issued Drivers License, and all other information listed for vehicle pick-up.