What is petty theft?

Answer by  patti (29325)

Theft, larceny, burglary and filching are synonyms for stealing. Petty theft usually involves stealing goods, services or cash less than $400; grand theft is in excess of $400.

Answer by  Amber40 (24961)

Basically it is theft of any item or items whose total value up to $500. Stealing anything that is worth more than $500 total is considered grand theft. Petty theft is usually thought to be a minor offense and punishment varies by state.