Police

Release of Property & Evidence

If you are seeking the release of property or evidence that was seized or recovered by the Enid Police Department, including lost and found property, you must start by contacting an Evidence Technician. They will determine the property status and its eligibility for release. Generally, the property must first be cleared for release by the District Attorney’s Office or the City Attorney’s Office. Unfortunately, the release of property is not usually a quick process and will require you to schedule time at a later date to pick up the property.

Property will only be released to the owner or someone that has written, notarized, authorization by the owner. Proper identification is required. Firearms will only be released to owners who can legally possess them.

For more information, or to begin the process of getting your property released, please contact the listed Evidence Technicians by phone, email, or in person at 301 W. Owen K. Garriott.

Tommy Rose
(580) 616-7006

Angela Langham
(580) 616-7007

Sale of Unclaimed Property & Forfeitures

The Enid Police Department periodically auctions unclaimed and/or forfeited property as authorized in Oklahoma Statutes 11 O.S. § 34-104 and 21 O.S. § 1738. The below listed online auction websites are used for this process.

• www.publicsurplus.com
  Browse by region: Oklahoma, agency: City of Enid (OK) and/or City of Enid Police Department
• www.lippardauctions.com

If you are seeking the release of a vehicle that was impounded by the Enid Police Department you must visit the police station, in person, at 301 W. Owen K. Garriott. Please bring the necessary documentation as outlined below. A department representative will confirm you have the required documents and sign the impound release form. The signed impound release form must then be presented to the contracted tow company where the vehicle is stored. Additionally, any associated fees for towing and storage must be paid directly to the tow company. The Enid Police Department will not accept payment. For questions or further assistance, please call us at (580) 242-7000.

If you are the registered vehicle owner seeking release of an impounded vehicle:

• The vehicle will only be released to the registered owner or someone that has written authorization, notarized by the owner.
• You must have a valid driver’s license in your possession.
• The vehicle must have current registration and the license, registration, and title fee and penalties must be paid in full.
• If the vehicle was recently purchased, a purchase agreement or sales contract may be used in lieu of title.
• Proof of insurance or an affidavit that the vehicle will not be operated on public roadways must be presented.

If you are a lien holder seeking release of an impounded vehicle:

• The lien holder must present a lien form and notarized bill of sale covering the vehicle.
• The lien form must be typed. No handwritten lien forms will be accepted.
• If the lien is not indicated on the vehicle registration then the lien is not considered valid and the vehicle will not be released.
• The lien holder must execute a save and hold harmless agreement(PDF, 136KB).
• The lien holder must provide proof of financial responsibility indicating a net worth in excess of $50,000, or purchase a surety bond worth at least double the value of the vehicle being released. Any lending institution insured by the FDIC are presumed to meet the standard without showing proof. All other lien holders must provide an affidavit exhibiting facts that clearly establish their net worth.

If you are any other party claiming an interest and seeking release of an impounded vehicle:

• A court order of replevin must be presented.
• Insurance companies claiming an interest in a vehicle must present a valid salvage title, or valid lien and notarized bill of sale.