Syd- og Sønderjyllands Politi – Hittegodskontor — lost and found
Also known as: Esbjerg politi hittegods, Haderslev politi hittegods, Sønderborg politi hittegods, Sydvestjyllands Politi
How to contact this place
Contact the lost & found desk at Syd- og Sønderjyllands Politi – Hittegodskontor
Address: Esbjerg Hovedpolitistation, Kirkegade 76, 6700 Esbjerg
Phone: 4019 0839
The 30-day rule
The law guarantees you at least 30 days. Syd- og Sønderjyllands Politi – Hittegodskontor states its own deadline of 90 days.
After that, the venue may legally sell, give away, discard, or keep the item.
Money, valuable jewellery, electronics, and expensive clothing must always be handed to the police — regardless of which venue found them.
Source: the Danish Lost Property Act, section 1(2), consolidated act no. 879/2014 as amended by act no. 124/2021.
Frequently asked questions
Can I collect my things from you?
No. hittegods.dk doesn't store anything physical — we show you the right place to ask. Your things are at Syd- og Sønderjyllands Politi – Hittegodskontor, not with us.
Where do I ask if I've lost something at Syd- og Sønderjyllands Politi – Hittegodskontor?
Contact Syd- og Sønderjyllands Politi – Hittegodskontor directly via their lost & found page. You can also call 4019 0839.
How long does Syd- og Sønderjyllands Politi – Hittegodskontor keep found property?
The law guarantees you at least 30 days. Syd- og Sønderjyllands Politi – Hittegodskontor states its own deadline of 90 days. After that, the venue may legally sell, give away, discard, or keep the item.
What if what I lost is valuable?
Money, valuable jewellery, electronics, and expensive clothing must always be handed to the police, regardless of where they were found. Contact the police's lost property service for these items.
Does it cost anything to get my things back?
It's free to contact Syd- og Sønderjyllands Politi – Hittegodskontor about lost property. hittegods.dk charges nothing to show you the right place to ask.