Inside This Week’s Police Auction Market – 8 Upcoming Sales inc Seized Vehicles, Recovered Goods & Estate Jewellery

We track upcoming police, sherriff, and government-seized goods auctions across Australia. This week we feature 8 sales. These sales are a mxed bag and that’s what makes them so interesting. Jewellery, bicycles, tools, electronics, and general property are regular fare, but there are always suprise lots. For more insight click the FAQ section below for common questions,or the Trends section for this weeks market report.

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FAQ

What comes up at police auctions?
Unclaimed found property, stolen goods that went unclaimed by owners, and, less commonly, proceeds of crime forfeitures. Bicycles, power tools, electronics, and general household goods are most common. Seized vehicles occasionally appear through specific court-ordered sales.

Are police auction goods clean title?
Unclaimed found property and abandoned goods are sold as clear title. Court-ordered forfeitures may have specific conditions, always read the sale terms carefully and confirm with the auctioneer before bidding on vehicles.

Is there a PPSR risk on police auction vehicles?
Always run a PPSR check on any vehicle regardless of source simply because it’s so cheap to do so. Even government-disposal vehicles can have encumbrances in rare cases. The auctioneer’s title warranty should cover you, but verify before bidding.

Rod’s Tips

Bicycle lots are consistently good value. Police unclaimed property sales regularly include quality bikes that went unreported or unclaimed. Just like any used bike, you’ll likely need to do some repairs and you should factor that into your bidding.

Tool and electronics lots need careful inspection. Power tools at police auctions are often in working condition but may lack accessories or cases. Then, of course, after you buy a charger you find out it doesn’t work! (That’s a common one!)Request a test of anything valuable before the auction closes where inspection is permitted. Otherwise, bid for it’s parts value only.

Major proceeds-of-crime sales are rare and don’t confuse them with routine disposals. The reality is mostly lost bicycles and found phones, not seized luxury cars. Be skeptical of heavily marketed “police auction” events that promise extraordinary finds.

Where I always went wrong at these types of sales You can get some great finds at these sales and most of the people you’ll meet there will be regulars and most likely jewellery traders. They are focused, they never overbid, and they never let a deal slip by. For me, I was never that focussed, just a bargain hunter and I wish I had their focus. I’d get caught by shiny object syndrome, and guaranteed, I’d leave these sales with a collection of stuff that I did not need and would likely have trouble selling. My most important tip to you is simple, focus. Have a list of the lots, mark what you want to bid on after inspection, what its worth after fees, and stick to it. After a string of questionable purchases, and dealing with the varierty of items every sale, I stuck to more consistent sales of things I knew well and knew I could either use or flip succesfully. But, if jewellery, watches,phones, bikes, tools, etc are your thing, then go for it, just be focused.

New South Wales

  • Police Auction

    Police Auction

    Tue 10 Nov 2026 • NSW • 25 lots • AllBids

    A massive haul of police recovered goods is going under the hammer in the ACT. Expect everything from pushbikes and power tools to electronics and jewellery, with brands like Apple, Samsung, and Bosch spotted in the lots.

    More detail

    AllBids has been running online auctions for over 15 years, and this one is a classic clearance of seized and unclaimed property. The catalogue is a mixed bag of everyday items and the occasional surprise. You will find a stack of bicycles, both kids and adult sizes, plus a decent selection of cordless power tools from Makita and DeWalt.

    Electronics feature heavily. There are multiple smartphones, tablets, and laptops, including recent iPhone and Samsung Galaxy models. A handful of smartwatches and headphones are also in the mix. For the home, expect small appliances, some new-in-box items, and a collection of jewellery and watches that could hold hidden value.

    Buyers should check each lot carefully. Condition varies from new and unused to clearly second-hand. All lots are sold as-is. Bidding is online only. The close date is yet to be confirmed, so keep an eye on the listing for the final countdown.

  • Newcastle General, Council & Police Auction

    Newcastle General, Council & Police Auction

    Ends 03:30 PM 04 November 2026 • 230 Old Maitland Road Hexham NSW 2322 • Slattery Auctions

    Newcastle General, Council & Police Auction

  • Newcastle General, Council & Police Auction

    Newcastle General, Council & Police Auction

    Ends 04:30 PM 09 September 2026 • 230 Old Maitland Road, Hexham NSW 2322 • Slattery Auctions

    Newcastle General, Council & Police Auction

  • Newcastle General, Council & Police Auction

    Newcastle General, Council & Police Auction

    Ends 04:30 PM 19 August 2026 • 230 Old Maitland Road, Hexham NSW 2322 • Slattery Auctions

    Newcastle General, Council & Police Auction

Victoria

  • Sheriff's Office of Victoria eBid Auction

    Sheriff’s Office of Victoria eBid Auction

    Wed 11 Nov 2026 • Australia VIC • 2 lots • Autorola

    Vehicles and salvage stock are being listed through Autorola’s Victorian eBid channel, a sheriff’s office auction with two lots on the board. Expect ex-fleet metal and statutory disposals, the kind of stock that moves on condition reports rather than showroom shine.

    More detail

    This is a small, tightly focused sale: two lots closing 11 November 2026, run through Autorola Australia, which handles ex-fleet, statutory, abandoned and dealer vehicle disposals nationwide. The operation is built for volume car and light commercial turnover, so the paperwork and inspection process are set up for buyers who know what they’re looking at.

    With only two lots, there’s no browsing a long catalogue here. What’s on offer sits in the police-auction and salvage-vehicle space, meaning condition varies and the details matter more than the photos. Read the lot descriptions closely, check the inspection arrangements, and bid on the basis of what’s actually documented.

    For anyone chasing ex-fleet or statutory stock in Victoria, a two-lot sale keeps the competition narrow. Get your numbers sorted before close and treat the condition report as the real starting point.

  • Victoria Police Auction — TUESDAY 15TH DECEMBER 2026

    Victoria Police Auction — TUESDAY 15TH DECEMBER 2026

    Tue 15 Dec 2026 • West Footscray VIC • Breen Auction Group

    Seized goods and general merchandise from Victoria Police are going under the hammer this Tuesday. Expect power tools, electronics, and a mixed lot of recovered items from Breen Auction Group in Sunshine West.

    More detail

    Breen Auction Group has been the preferred auctioneer for Victoria Police for over 15 years, so the provenance is solid. This is a classic police auction where you’ll find a grab-bag of seized goods, from cordless drills and angle grinders to laptops, tablets, and stereo gear. There’s also general merchandise that could include everything from homewares to sporting equipment.

    The key here is that lots are sold as-is, with no returns. That means a sharp eye on the photos and descriptions pays off. If you’re after workshop tools or cheap electronics to flip, this is the kind of sale where a $10 bid can net a $200 item. Just factor in pickup from Sunshine West and bring cash or card on the day.

    Don’t expect a polished retail experience. Police auctions are raw, but for the bargain hunter who knows their gear, the value is often in the unknown. Get in early, inspect if you can, and bid smart.

National / Online

  • UNRESERVED Police Seized Vehicles

    UNRESERVED Police Seized Vehicles

    Fri 13 Nov 2026 • Location TBC • 6 lots • Lloyds Auctions

    Six police-seized vehicles are being offered through Lloyds Auctions in an unreserved online sale closing 13 November. The line-up runs from a 2016 Audi A3 1.4 TFSI Attraction and a 2021 MG ZST Core to a 1996 Toyota Hiace SBV van with 234,313 km, a 2013 Toyota GR86 GTS, a 2008 Ford Focus XR5 Turbo non-runner and a 2010 Holden Statesman/Caprice.

    More detail

    Unreserved means the hammer falls regardless of price, so the bidding starts where the interest is. The 2021 MG ZST Core is the newest car in the group, a black 1.5L petrol SUV that should draw plenty of attention from buyers after a late-model runabout. The 2016 Audi A3 1.4 TFSI Attraction sedan sits at the other end of the European spectrum, a tidy premium option if the service history stacks up.

    The 2013 Toyota GR86 GTS coupe is the enthusiast pick, a white 2.0L rear-drive coupe that tends to hold value well. The 1996 Toyota Hiace SBV van shows 234,313 km but work vans like this are hard to kill and cheap transport is cheap transport. The 2008 Ford Focus XR5 Turbo is listed as a non-runner, so price it as a project or a parts car. The 2010 Holden Statesman/Caprice in silver rounds out the list as a big rear-drive sedan with plenty of road presence.

    Lloyds runs this as a multi-lot online auction, and the same catalogue covers jewellery, collectables, plant and equipment and general goods alongside the vehicles. Inspect before you bid, particularly on the non-runner, and check the conditions of sale for each lot.

  • Police Seized Property & Jewellery

    Police Seized Property & Jewellery

    Fri 13 Nov 2026 • Location TBC • 48 lots • Lloyds Auctions

    A mixed bag of police-seized goods and jewellery is being listed through Lloyds Auctions, closing 13 November. The catalogue runs from assorted watches in boxes, including gold, to a Makita heavy duty rotary hammer drill, a Dewalt tool bag of misc items, a Dremel 8240 cordless in case with battery, an XTM 12V/24V distribution panel and a black e scooter.

    More detail

    This is a multi-lot online auction covering jewellery, collectables, plant and equipment, and general goods, with police-seized property making up the headline category. The jewellery side is led by assorted watches in boxes, including gold, which sit alongside the tools and equipment for a spread that suits both collectors and workshop buyers.

    Standout lots on the equipment side include a Makita heavy duty rotary hammer drill, a Dremel 8240 cordless in case with battery, a Dewalt tool bag of misc items, a Makita mini blower and a power tool with leaf blower. There is also an XTM 12V/24V distribution panel, a Nanocam dash camera, a black e scooter, a Tactix tool box containing various screws, a Tripro tripod stand in red and a 20m extension lead with cord winder.

    With 12+ lots and a 13 November close, it pays to read each listing carefully. Police-seized and general goods auctions can mix condition levels across the catalogue, so check descriptions and photos per lot before bidding.

Looking for a something else? Check the AuctionFinder homepage for the latest sales by category and state.

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Authored by

Rod L'Huillier

Rodney is the developer of AuctionFinder, with over 30 years experience in the auto trade working with Ford Motor Company, and later in I.T. He is a motor mechanic by trade who greatly enjoys restoring the value in used items and returning them to service. He did this for several years, purchasing used cars from Pickles and Manheim auctions, in both Melbourne and Brisbane, carrying out repairs, and finding new homes for them. In his mid-years, he studied Computer Science at the RMIT, and dabbled in buying bulk lots of computers at auction and sending them out to new homes via local marketplaces.

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6 Responses

  1. Jason S says:

    do these auctions still require a deposit before being able to bid? I remember two years ago I went to one in Vic and they wanted $200 to walk in the door, I walked in the door OK, the door to my car and went somewhere else

    • Rod L'Huillier says:

      Breen Auctions in Victoria ask for a $250 cash-only registration fee to participate in their auctions. The fee is fully refundable on the day if no purchases are made. It seems wild at first, and I get where you are coming from, but it’s no big deal. One benefit, if there was one, is that could make the sale a little more exclusive, meaning more realistic prices.

  2. Jim B says:

    Do you know of any in Queensland?

    • Rod L'Huillier says:

      they are not listed as such, but keep an eye on McDonald Auctions

  3. Jim B says:

    Cheers

  4. Jason E says:

    hullo looking to purchase ex police 4×4 for general commuter hoping you could steer me in right place in Newcastle area willing to travel regards.

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