Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, if the true owner does not appear during the three (3) month period (or 30 days in the case of bicycles) and claim the property, it may be delivered back to the person who delivered it to the chief of police if at the time of delivery or prior to disposition of the property such person has indicated in writing that he wishes to assert a claim to the property as a finder, provided that no property delivered to the police department by an employee or an officer of the city shall be returned to said officer or employee. If the finder does not collect the property within ten (10) days of notification of the end of the holding period, the property shall be treated as other property under this chapter. This section shall not affect the disposition of the articles mentioned in section 5-6-4 of this chapter. (Ord. 399, 2-21-1967)