1. New York Penal Law | Background of the Theft Allegations
Retail Loss Prevention Investigation and Evidence Review
Internal loss prevention teams conducted a review of surveillance footage, transaction logs, and inventory discrepancies spanning several visits.
The investigation showed multiple instances in which items were removed from the premises without payment, creating exposure under New York Penal Law §155.25 for petit larceny.
Because the conduct occurred on more than one occasion, the matter carried the potential for enhanced scrutiny by prosecutors assessing intent and pattern of behavior.
2. New York Penal Law | Legal Risk Assessment under State Statutes
Application of New York Penal Law Theft Classifications
Under New York Penal Law §155.25, petit larceny applies to theft of property regardless of value, while §155.30 may apply if aggregated conduct or statutory thresholds are met.
Although the individual incidents involved modest merchandise value, repetition raised the risk of aggregation arguments by the prosecution.
The defense therefore concentrated on interrupting escalation before formal charging decisions were made.
21 Jan, 2026
