In re James C.

*640On October 24, 1989, the respondent was arrested in possession of a stolen and damaged vehicle. On October 31, 1989, after the owner of the automobile requested its return, both the respondent and his mother were served with a facially valid notice pursuant to Penal Law § 450.10, informing them that the automobile would be available for a specified period for inspection and photographing. Thereafter, on November 30, 1989, the vehicle was returned to the owner, and on December 5, 1989, the appellant commenced this proceeding to have the respondent adjudicated a juvenile delinquent. The…