5-2-3-1: THEFT:
   A.   A person commits theft when he knowingly:
      1.   Obtains or exerts unauthorized control over property of the owner of a value of less than three hundred dollars ($300.00); or
      2.   Obtains by deception control over property of the owner of a value of less than three hundred dollars ($300.00); or
      3.   Obtains by threat control over property of the owner of a value of less than three hundred dollars ($300.00). (1972 Code § 132.100; amd. 1986 Code)
   B.   Whoever violates this Section shall be fined not more than five hundred dollars ($500.00). (1972 Code § 132.100)