(A) A person commits theft when he obtains the temporary use of property, labor, or services of another which are available only for hire, by means of threat or deception or knowing that such use is without the consent of the person providing the property, labor, or services.
(B) A person commits theft when after renting or leasing a motor vehicle, obtaining a motor vehicle through a “driveaway” service mode of transportation, or renting or leasing any other type of personal property exceeding $500 in value, under an agreement in writing which provides for the return of the vehicle or other personal property to a particular place at a particular time, he or she without good cause wilfully fails to return the vehicle or other personal property to that place within the time specified, and is thereafter served or sent a written demand mailed to the last known address, made by certified mail return receipt requested, to return such vehicle or other personal property within three days from the mailing of the written demand, and who without good cause wilfully fails to return the vehicle or any other personal property to any place of business of the lessor within such period. Violations of this division (B) shall be a felony prosecuted pursuant the provisions of ILCS Ch. 720, Act 5, § 16-3(c).
(`79 Code, § 130.014) (Ord. 1032, passed 1-7-86) Penalty, see § 10.99
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For similar state law, see ILCS Ch. 720, Act 5, § 16-3