(A) It is unlawful for any person to loiter or prowl in a place, at any time or in a manner not usual for law-abiding individuals, under circumstances that warrant a justifiable and reasonable alarm or immediate concern for the safety of persons or property in the vicinity.
(B) Among the circumstances which may be considered in determining whether the alarm or immediate concern is warranted is the fact that the person takes flight upon appearance of law enforcement officer, refuses to identify himself or herself, or manifestly endeavors to conceal himself or herself or any object. Unless flight by the person or other circumstances makes it impracticable, a law enforcement officer shall, prior to any arrest for an offense under this section, afford an opportunity to dispel any alarm or immediate concern which would otherwise be warranted, by requesting him or her to identify himself or herself and explain his or her presence and conduct. No person shall be convicted of an offense under this section if the law enforcement officer did not comply with this procedure, or if it appears at trial that the explanation given by the person is true, and if believed by the officer at the time, would have dispersed the alarm or immediate concern.
(Ord. passed 9-2-1999) Penalty, see § 130.99