It is unlawful for any person to wilfully take possession of or conceal any merchandise valued at not more than one hundred dollars ($100.00) offered for sale with the intention of converting it without paying for it or to wilfully alter any label, price tag or marking upon any merchandise, or transfer any merchandise from one container to another with the intention of depriving the merchant of all or part of the value of the merchandise. Any person who wilfully conceals merchandise on his person or on the person of another or among his belongings or the belongings of another or on or outside the premises of the store shall be prima facie presumed to have concealed the merchandise with the intention of converting it without paying for it. If any merchandise is found to be concealed on any person or among his belongings it shall be prima facie evidence of wilful concealment. Any offense concerning merchandise valued at more than one hundred dollars ($100.00) shall be turned over to a higher authority. (Ord. 185 § 3-1-7, 1980)