Merski, Harkins to host unclaimed property search March 15
Rep. Patrick J. Harkins, Rep. Robert Merski March 8, 2022 | 12:27 PM
ERIE, March 8 – State Reps. Bob Merski and Pat Harkins are encouraging residents to visit their Treasure Hunt Unclaimed Property Search on Tuesday, March 15.
The lawmakers said the event will be held from 9-11 a.m. at Merski’s 3901 Liberty Street office.
“Many residents aren’t even aware they have unclaimed property being held in the state treasury,” Merski said. “Every year, the state Treasurer’s Office receives hundreds of millions in unclaimed property that never makes it to its rightful owner because of simple errors like misspelled names or wrong addresses.
“If folks stop by our event, we can help them search the database. It’s quick and easy, and it sometimes yields unexpected but welcome results.”
Harkins said, “It’s estimated that one in 10 Pennsylvanians has unclaimed property waiting for them in the state treasury. Those are pretty good odds, but there’s no way to find out without searching the database. I hope everyone will stop by on March 15 so we can help them search. It’s exciting helping folks discover money or other property they didn’t even realize they had.”
The event is free, and no registration is required.
The lawmakers said that if residents are unable to make it to the event, they can also call Merski’s office at (814) 455-6319, and staff can help them over the phone.