509.09 PROWLING; DEFINITIONS.
   (a)   For purposes of this section, prowling means:
      (1)   Engaging in any conduct in a stealthy or furtive manner, or
      (2)   Wandering or strolling about from place to place without apparent lawful purpose or aim.
   (b)   No person shall prowl in a place, at a time or in a manner not usual for law-abiding individuals under circumstances which would cause an ordinary, reasonable person to have an immediate concern for the safety of persons or the security of property in the vicinity, and, upon request by a police officer, refuse to identify himself and state the reason for his presence.
   (c)   No person who is prowling in the manner described in subsection (b) hereof shall refuse to leave the vicinity after being requested to do so by a police officer where, although such person has identified himself and stated the reason for his presence as required in subsection (b) hereof, an ordinary, reasonable person would continue to have an immediate concern for the safety of persons or the security of property in the vicinity if such person were allowed to continue prowling in such vicinity.
   (d)   Whoever violates this section is guilty of a minor misdemeanor.
(Ord. 33-1974. Passed 8-19-74.)