A police officer may remove the ignition key left in the ignition switch of an unlocked and unattended motor vehicle parked on a roadway, or any public or private property used by the public for purposes of vehicular travel or parking. The police officer removing such key shall place notification upon the vehicle detailing his name and badge number, the place where such key may be reclaimed and the procedure for reclaiming such key. The key shall be returned to the owner of the motor vehicle upon presentation of proof of ownership.
(ORC 4549.05)