Yes, as I said, the sign was not placed by officials, but:
According to California law, shoplifting is considered a misdemeanor if the value of the stolen property is $950 or less. This means that if the value of the stolen goods is below this threshold, the perpetrator will typically face lighter penalties, such as fines, probation, or short jail sentences.
Key Points:
The property must be worth $950 or less.
It cannot be a firearm or an automobile.
Petty Theft also does not require the use of fear or force.
You must move the property and keep it for some period.
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The sign pranker was making the point that there is a definite "soft on crime" mentality.
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