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How do you get lost property back in Copenhagen?

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Short answer

Items found in Copenhagen end up at the Copenhagen Police lost property office at Politigården, 1567 Copenhagen V, phone 3874 8822, email [email protected]. As of November 2026 the office is open Monday to Friday 9.00–14.00, with phone hours 9.00–11.00. Each police district keeps its own records, so you ask in the district where you lost the item, and you must show ID when you collect it. The police keep items for up to three months depending on the item, bicycles for only one month, and unclaimed items are sold at auction.

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Why

  1. Records are not shared between police districts.
  2. Items with a serial number can be reported lost on 114.
  3. The finder may be owed a reward.

Details

If a found item is worth at least 500 kr. and was handed to the police, the owner is expected to pay the finder a reward, as a rule 10 % of the value.

Tip

Write in the email subject line that your inquiry is about lost property, which speeds up the reply.

What may differ

The office is closed between Christmas and New Year, and opening hours can change.

Common misconception

All lost property in Denmark goes to one central office.

What actually happens

Each police district has its own lost property office and records, so you search where you lost the item.

People also ask

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Sources

This answer is for reference only. Laws, fines and rules can change, so check the Danish authorities before you travel.

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