Police on patrol receive a warning and description of a vehicle wanted in connection with a burglary. They observe the vehicle and begin pursuit. The suspects flee a distance and then stop the car suddenly, exit the vehicle, and flee on foot. The officers may _____.

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When suspects flee a vehicle and do not have control over it, it may be considered abandoned and subject to search without a warrant. However, officers must still have probable cause to believe that evidence of a crime may be present in the vehicle.

Police on Patrol Receive a Warning and Description of a Vehicle