Theft; class A misdemeanor; class G felony; class F felony; class D felony; class B felony; restitution.
Del. Code tit. 11, § 841
in effect(a) A person is guilty of theft when the person does any of the following:
(1) Takes, exercises control over, or obtains property of another person intending to deprive that person of it or appropriate it.
(2) Commits an act described in §§ 841A through 846 of this title.
(3) In any capacity, legally receives, takes, exercises control over, or obtains property of another which is the subject of theft, and fraudulently converts the property of another to the person’s own use.
(b) [Repealed.]
(c) (1) Theft is a class A misdemeanor, unless a victim is 62 years of age or older, or an “adult who is impaired” as defined in § 3902 of Title 31, or a “person with a disability” as defined in § 3901(a)(2) of Title 12, in which case theft is a class G felony.
(2) [Repealed.]
(3) Notwithstanding paragraph (c)(1) of this section, where the aggregate value of the property received, retained, or disposed of in a single, distinct act of theft or in a single course of conduct comprising multiple related thefts is:
a. More than $1,500, theft is a class G felony.
b. More than $1,500, and a victim is 62 years of age or older, or an “adult who is impaired” as defined in § 3902 of Title 31, or a “person with a disability” as defined in § 3901(a)(2) of Title 12, theft is a class F felony.
c. More than $50,000 but less than $100,000, theft is a class D felony.
d. $100,000 or more, theft is a class B felony.
(d) Upon conviction, the sentencing judge shall require full restitution to the victim for any monetary losses suffered and shall consider the imposition of community service and/or an appropriate curfew for a minor.
(e) For purposes of this section, a “course of conduct” means either of the following:
(1) A pattern of actions composed of more than 1 act over a period of time, evidencing a singular continuity of purpose as assessed through the factors of timing, location, and intent.
(2) A larcenous scheme or plan which constitutes a continuous transaction.
Source: DE Code (Official Site)URL: https://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c005/sc03/index.htmlFetched: 10/4/2026