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The questioner does not give their state. The dollar amount at which the offense crosses the line between misdemeanor and felony varies from state-to-state. In some states $5,000. would be MORE than enough to make this a felony crime.

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A theft of property (or money) over that dollar amount would surely be a felony offense in any jurisdiction.

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