It shall be the duty of the police department, whenever a motor vehicle, animal, other than a dog, or other personal property shall be found without an owner claiming the same, or shall, by reason of arrest, confiscation, impoundment, or in any other manner, come into the hands of the police department, to either place the same on the city hall grounds for further disposition, or store the same with some reputable motor vehicle storage yard, garage, pound or other storage place pending investigation of ownership.