Treasurer Stacy Garrity and Senator Michele Brooks Announce $10.2 Million in Unclaimed Property is Owed to Residents of Crawford County

Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity and Senator Michele Brooks (R-50) announced today that more than $10.2 million of unclaimed property is owed to residents of Crawford County.

"Unclaimed property is available for tens of thousands of people in Crawford County, and the average claim is worth $1,600. Everyone knows all too well that inflation is still hitting us hard, and every dollar can make a huge difference for families right now - so I encourage everyone to search Treasury's website today. Since taking office, I've visited Conneaut Lake, Cochranton and Meadville several times, and I know the people here work hard for their money. I want to get this unclaimed property back to the rightful owners as soon as possible."

Pennsylvania State Treasurer Stacy Garrity

"I want to thank Treasurer Garrity for her determination in returning this money to its lawful owners and understanding the difference it makes to local families. At a time when the budgets of families and municipalities are stretched, every dollar is needed."

Senator Michele Brooks (R-50)

In fiscal year 2022-23, Treasury returned the most unclaimed property ever in a single year - almost $274 million.

More than one in ten Pennsylvanians is owed unclaimed property, and the average claim is worth about $1,600. Over the past three years, $810,595 has been returned to residents of Crawford County. In total, Treasury is working to return more than $4.5 billion in unclaimed property.

To see if you have money available, search Treasury's unclaimed property database at patreasury.gov/unclaimed-property. It's easy to file a claim online.

Unclaimed property includes things like dormant bank accounts, uncashed checks, forgotten stocks, and insurance policies. State law requires businesses to report unclaimed property to Treasury after three years of dormancy.

Unclaimed property can also include tangible property, such as jewelry or other valuables stored in abandoned safe deposit boxes. Tangible property may be auctioned by Treasury after three years of trying to locate the rightful owner. All auction proceeds are available in perpetuity for the rightful owner to claim.

Treasury often receives military decorations and memorabilia as unclaimed property, usually from safe deposit boxes, and works diligently to find the veterans who earned them or their families. Military decorations and memorabilia are never auctioned.

Since taking office, Treasurer Garrity has returned 434 military decorations and memorabilia, including eleven Purple Hearts and three Bronze Stars. About 451 military decorations remain in Treasury's vault. Anyone wanting to help Treasury find the rightful owners can visit patreasury.gov/unclaimed-property/medals.

Anyone searching for unclaimed property can also reach Treasury at 800-222-2046 or [email protected]. State legislative offices can also assist.

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