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Question: My son was killed by Tucson Police on 4/17/2014 and was not notified. Found out online. I went to retrieve his property and was told I had to wait because case was under investigation and they would let me know when I could retrieve his vehicle. My mom (son grandma) received a letter saying that nobody has come to claim property and in order to retrieve it we have to pay storage. Why do we have to pay anything. They held it for investigation and now want to charge us for it on top of killing my son. What can I do?

Answer: According to City of Tucson, only when the case is no longer under investigation and is closed can a person retrieve their property. A person must contact the case detective for the case, who will complete a release form that authorizes the Property and Evidence Section to release your property. http://police.tucsonaz.gov/police/faq “In order to claim your property, you must bring a government-issued picture identification card. It is also helpful if you bring your case number, police report, or notification letter. Property can be claimed during the following business hours: Evidence, Property & Identification Center 945 East Ohio Street Tucson, AZ 85714 520-791-4458 Monday - Thursday: 9am-5pm Friday: 12pm – 5pm Closed Holidays and Weekends” http://police.tucsonaz.gov/police/property-evidence To find out how the law applies to a specific situation, contact an attorney directly. http://www.azlawhelp.org/articles_info.cfm?mc=5&sc=36&articleid=151