Lost and found
Have you lost or found something? Then you can contact the lost property office of the City of Chemnitz. This is where lost property from the Chemnitz city area is collected, registered and - if possible - returned to the owner.
Lost property is kept for up to 6 months and then auctioned off on certain dates if the owner does not come forward.
Have you lost something?
If you have lost something in Chemnitz, the lost property office may be able to help you. Lost property is usually handed in or reported to the lost property office. If we can identify you as the owner (e.g. in the case of identity documents), we will of course inform you as soon as possible.
You are also welcome to enquire in person, by telephone or by e-mail whether your lost property has been handed in. However, please bear in mind that it can take some time before a lost item is handed in to the lost property office.
In the case of lost property such as keys, glasses, umbrellas etc., it is preferable to visit the lost property office in person rather than by telephone, as these items are difficult to describe over the phone.
The storage period in the lost property office begins when the find is reported and lasts six months. After this period, the lost property will be handed over to the finder, provided the finder has asserted any rights to the property. Lost property that has not been handed over to an authorised recipient after six months will be auctioned or otherwise disposed of after prior official announcement.
Further information can be found in the service portal of the City of Chemnitz
Further information
- If you have lost your debit or credit card, you should have it blocked immediately (116 116 - the nationwide emergency number for blocking cards).
- If you have lost your pet, please contact the animal welfare organisation Tierschutzverein Chemnitz und Umgebung e. V.
Have you found something?
If you find an item in Chemnitz, you are obliged to report it to the lost property office of the City of Chemnitz.
Abandoned items (items or objects that the owner has obviously discarded, such as old furniture, scrap bicycles, clothing and linen that can no longer be worn, etc.) are not lost property and do not have to be reported.
Please report found animals to the animal welfare organisation Tierschutzverein Chemnitz und Umgebung e. V.
Further information can be found in the service portal of the City of Chemnitz:
Auctions
Lost property that has not been collected by its owner despite public notice may be auctioned off publicly. The time and place of the auction will be publicised in the Chemnitz official gazette.
The public auctions usually take place in the Bürgerhaus am Wall in the foyer on the 2nd floor. Other locations will be announced for special auctions.
The items to be auctioned can be viewed from 2.30 pm, the auction starts at 3 pm. The time may also vary for special auctions. Auctions take place at irregular intervals.