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Not a lot of people know this but there are rewards for found property handed it to the police

Rewards for Finders

8.1 When property is being claimed, the Chief Constable may require the owner to

pay a reward as detailed in the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 Section

8.2 In respect of property valued at less than £50, no reward is required (however,

if the owner wishes to leave a reward this can be accepted and processed).

8.3 In respect of property valued at £50 or more, a 10% reward (rounded up to the

nearest one pound) is required. However, if the value of the property exceeds

£1,000, the reward is to be determined in consultation with the Chief

Constable.

8.4 Where owners of property refuse to pay a reward, the property may be

retained until such time as agreement is reached between the authorised

person and the owner.

8.5 Each case will be decided upon on its own merits and will reflect the owner’s

ability to pay.

8.6 Should it not prove possible to reconcile the dispute, a full report will be

prepared and retained for reference purposes in the event that legal action via

a Sheriff, under Section 76 of the Act is made by the owner or finder.

8.7 When a reward is taken, the finder must be notified. In cases where the finder

cannot collect a reward, other payment methods may be utilised.

8.8 Unclaimed rewards must be retained for a period lasting no longer than 28

working days from the date of deposit and thereafter paid / banked into the

relevant Police Scotland Account. Alternatively, depending on the wishes of

the owner, the reward should be returned to them or donated to a recognised

charity of their choice.

8.9 A single receipt is to be issued in respect of all rewards and expenses

recovered. The found property reference number is to be included at the top

of the relevant record.

8.10 Should an owner claim to be in impoverished financial circumstances, rewards

may be waived. The Senior Officer or member of staff on duty will make this

decision on a case by case basis.

8.11 No reward can be made in respect of property which has been stolen.