(A) When the identity of the owner of a motor vehicle is not known by the police officer authorizing the towing and impoundment of the motor vehicle, the police department will cause:
(1) The motor vehicle registration records of the state to be searched by the Secretary of State for the purpose of obtaining the required ownership information; and
(2) The stolen motor vehicle files of the State Police and the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) files to be searched by a directed communication to the State Police for stolen or wanted information on the motor vehicle.
(Ord. 654, passed 6-17-91)