Dubai Police return over 171,000 lost items to owners in 2025

Dubai Police have successfully returned as many as 171,490 lost items to its rightful owners in the year 2025.

The Lost and Found Department credited its advanced smart system, supported by specialised teams working round the clock, and flexible return processes through multiple collection options that aided its success.

The General Department of Criminal Investigation also thanked the community for playing an active part in handing in lost items to the authorities and helping speed up the return process.

The data, released by the Dubai Police showed that the department handled 868,110 found items in 2025, of which 159,962 were reported at police stations, as well as approved drop-off points including shopping centres and Smart Police Stations (SPS).

Lost vehicle number plates

Dubai Police urged residents who may have host their vehicle's number plates during last week's unstable weather by dialling 901 or visiting the nearest police station.

The force added that specialised teams handle such reports efficiently and contact vehicle owners as soon as the plates are recovered. And, if the owner is unable to collect the plate, they will courier it using Emirates Post services.