129.04 DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY HELD BY THE POLICE DEPARTMENT.

   (a)    Weapons brought into or acquired by the Police Department for safekeeping shall be returned to the lawful owner no earlier than thirty days later and only upon proper proof of ownership thereof and demand therefor, unless the Police Department has reasonable cause to believe that the weapon may be used to commit an offense or that the circumstances under which the weapon was given for safekeeping still exist, in which event the Police may continue to hold such weapon for an additional thirty day period.

   (b)    All property in custody of the Police Department shall be disposed of in accordance with Ohio R.C. 2933.41.

(Ord. 59-1987. Passed 3-9-87.)