It shall be unlawful for any person to damage property of another intentionally or recklessly, or intentionally or recklessly tamper with property of another so as to endanger person or property, or intentionally or maliciously cause another to suffer pecuniary loss by deception or threat, provided that the value of the property involved is under $300.
(Neb. RS 28-519) (`77 Code, §§ 6-304, 6-319) Penalty, see § 10.99