Found property is returned to the lawful owner as soon as possible.  If the owner cannot be determined or located and all investigation is concluded, the finder can claim the article after six months. The finder can check on the status of the property by calling the Property Office at (604) 717-2726 after 90 days. Some items such as prohibited articles or identification, and personal electronic devices like cell phones, will not be returned to the finder. Prisoner Property for safekeeping is held for 15 business days before it is disposed of.