Crime & Safety
Man Bilked Newtown Rental Center Out Of $1K: Police
William Francis Kane Jr., 42, rented $1K worth of equipment from Newtown Rental Center and never paid, police said.
A Levittown man has been charged with theft of services after police say he failed to pay his tab at a Newtown rental store.
According to police, William Francis Kane Jr., 42, rented more than $1,000 worth of products from Newtown Rental Center in May. He did not pay for the products used, police said.
Police say Kane "intentionally" denied payment and demonstrated over time that he had no intention of paying for it.
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As a result, charges were filed for Kane's arrest.
Kane turned himself into police on Jan. 16. He was arraigned and released on $20,000 unsecured bail.
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