City of Worthington Police Department v. One 1988 Chevrolet Berreta, Maroon in Color, Bearing License 520 CLF, & Bearing VIN 1G1LV1412JE6227125

OPINION

CRIPPEN, Judge.

This is an appeal from summary judgment granted to respondent City of Worthington Police Department in a proceeding for the forfeiture of a 1988 Chevrolet Berreta used as transportation to and from the scene of a burglary.

FACTS

In January 1993, Claryn VanMeekeren drove to the Worthington Holiday Inn in his 1988 Chevrolet Berreta. He entered one of the guest rooms without permission and stole a color television set valued at $300. He then used the car to deliver the TV to another person.

In June 1993, VanMeekeren pleaded guilty to third degree felony burglary charges.…