If you've lost something on the roads of Utah, you might be in luck. The Utah Highway Patrol is reaching out to reunite forgotten backpacks, bikes, camping gear, and more with their rightful owners. Among the items collecting dust in their evidence room are clothing, electronics, firearms, currency, jewelry, purses, recreational gear, suitcases, and tools. But time is ticking, those looking to reclaim their lost treasures have only until the ninth day from the initial announcement on December 1st to prove ownership.

According to the Utah Department of Public Safety, claimants must provide detailed descriptions or receipts to substantiate claims to their property. The contact point for interested parties is the evidence room, which can be reached directly at 801-262-0449. Not just any description will do, though. Recovering a lost item hinges on the ability to provide specifics that match the property in detention.

Every year, countless items are separated from their owners, often in the chaos of travel or unintentional oversight. The Utah Highway Patrol plays the role of collector and caretaker for these lost possessions, but their facility is not an infinite space. Without the proper reclaiming process, these items could find themselves heading to auction or, worse, disposed of, forever severing the link between object and individual.