In the absence of shell casings,and if there are no persons around the vehicle,the officers:

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Officers may make a limited warrantless entry to look for evidence of ownership or any other information that would assist them in identifying the owner of the vehicle. This is permissible because the officers have a legitimate purpose, which is to locate the owner of the car. However, they may not conduct a complete search of the vehicle without probable cause or consent, unless they obtain a search warrant. Waiting for a tow truck or touching the vehicle are not necessarily required in this situation.

In the Absence of Shell Casings,and If There Are No