Collinsville |
Code of Ordinances |
Title 9. PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE |
Chapter 9.20. THEFT AND RELATED OFFENSES |
§ 9.20.050. Theft of lost or mislaid property.
A person who obtains control over lost or mislaid property commits the offense of theft of lost or mislaid property when he:
A.
Knows or learns the identity of the owner or knows, or is aware of, or learn of a reasonable method of identifying the owner; and
B.
Fails to take reasonable measures to restore the property to the owner; and
C.
Intends to deprive the owner permanently of the use or benefit of the property.
(Prior Code, § 10:16-2; Code 1996, § 9.20.050)
State law reference
Similar provisions, 720 ILCS 5/16-2.