§ 131.16 THEFT OF LOST OR MISLAID PROPERTY.

   (A)   A person commits theft of lost or mislaid property when he or she obtains control over the property and:

      (1)   Knows or learns the identity of the owner or knows or is aware of, or learns of a reasonable method of identifying the owner;

      (2)   Fails to take reasonable measures to restore the property to the owner; and

      (3)   Intends to deprive the owner permanently of the use or benefit of the property.

   (B)   Theft of lost or mislaid property where:

      (1)   The value does not exceed $500 is a Class B misdemeanor;

      (2)   The value exceeds $500 but does not exceed $10,000 is a Class A misdemeanor; and

      (3)   The value exceeds $10,000 is a Class 4 felony.

(ILCS Chapter 720, Act 5, § 16-2) (1981 Code, § 42.16, 16-2)