HARRISBURG, PA — Nearly $50,000 in unclaimed property has been returned to residents and businesses in Pennsylvania’s 160th Legislative District following an event at state Rep. Craig Williams’ Chester County office, putting dormant financial assets back in the hands of their owners.
The district includes portions of Chester and Delaware counties. Pennsylvania Treasury reported that one constituent recovered more than $14,000 through the event.
“Few people realize how a seemingly small service from our offices can turn into a great financial benefit,” Williams stated.
The returns come as Treasury works to reunite owners with more than $5 billion in unclaimed property statewide. More than $126 million is available to owners in Chester County, while more than $185 million is associated with Delaware County.
More than one in 10 Pennsylvanians have unclaimed property, and the average claim exceeds $1,000, according to Treasury.
Unclaimed property can include dormant bank accounts, uncashed checks, and forgotten stocks. Treasury also holds physical property, including collectible coins, jewelry, and savings bonds, often originating from safe deposit boxes.
Treasurer Stacy Garrity has returned more than $1.2 billion in unclaimed property since taking office in 2021, including more than $334 million last year.
“Unclaimed property belongs to the Pennsylvanians who earned it, and it’s our job at Treasury to make sure it finds its way back to its rightful owners,” Garrity stated.
Residents and businesses can search for Pennsylvania unclaimed property at searchandclaimpa.gov. Those who have lived in other states can also search MissingMoney.com for property that may be held elsewhere.
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