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Impound Vehicle Obstructed VIN

Scenario

Vehicle legally parked on the public way.
Vehicle doors are locked.
Plates are missing or do not match vehicle.
Driver side front windshield VIN plate is visually obstructed.
No indicators (note, signage, etc) are present to provide ownership of vehicle.
No person present at scene to confirm ownership of vehicle or provide access to the interior of vehicle.

Directives state you have to include the key or key fob with the tow report, which is not applicable since no one can provide this in this scenario.
Impound Report, NOT Tow Report
- Possible statute MCC 9-76-160(a)(7) - It is unlawful for any person, in an effort to hinder a peace officer from obtaining the registration or plate number for the enforcement of a violation of the Illinois Vehicle Code or this Code…
  - Must include specific articulable facts evidencing a specific effort to hinder a peace officer from obtaining the plate number
  - Special Order S07-03-05
- Narrative should also include applicable portion of Special Order S07-03-05
Case Reporting
- Still is a question as to the need of documenting this on a Case Report
  - I personally would document this on a case report, so it can be digitally searched, where as an Impound Report is still on paper.
- Possible IUCR's
  - 5002 - Other Crimes Involving a Motor Vehicle - Other Offense - Other Vehicle Offense