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by kayfox 1064 days ago
Lots of jurisdictions decline to prosecute misdemeanor theft or apply light sentences for it.
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Was going to reply with this. Target is commendable for having patience and catching these people when actual punishment will be given. Thieves consider being caught for misdemeanors just a cost of doing business, like large corporations do when profit made from an illegal deal is 10x what the fine is.