Site last updated: Friday, November 15, 2024

Log In

Reset Password
MENU
Butler County's great daily newspaper

Police: Man rented out customers’ vehicles instead of fixing them

A Cranberry Township man has been charged with driving and renting out his customers’ cars without their permission instead of repairing them, police said.

Keith R. Smith, 66, was charged Monday with felony fraud, six counts of misdemeanor theft and unauthorized use of motor vehicle and two counts of misdemeanor unlawful business practice in a series of incidents spanning from August 2022 to January.

Smith operated a repair business called Oilology in the township. Police said in an affidavit that Smith was renting out the customers’ vehicles and driving them without permission.

Related Article: Police: Man rented out customers’ vehicles instead of fixing them

More in Digital Media Exclusive

Subscribe to our Daily Newsletter

* indicates required
TODAY'S PHOTOS