was lawful because they were in plain view. Notwithstanding the fact that these items were ordinary and not necessarily incriminating as contraband, the fact that the car and defendants fit the description broadcast on the flash call, coupled with the fact that they were suspected of stealing auto parts, justified the warrantless seizure of the items. References External links 1980 in Colorado 1980 in United States case law United States Supreme Court cases United States Supreme Court cases of the Burger Court Legal history of Colorado