Theft and Shoplifting
AS 11.46.130 — $750 or more is a felony, $250 to $750 a class A misdemeanor, under $250 a class B
| Value | Degree | Class |
|---|---|---|
| Value$25,000 or more | DegreeFirst | ClassClass B felony |
| Value$750 or more but less than $25,000 | DegreeSecond | ClassClass C felony |
| Value$250 or more but less than $750 | DegreeThird | ClassClass A misdemeanor |
| ValueLess than $250 | DegreeFourth | ClassClass B misdemeanor |
Who handles this in Alaska: Alaska Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service; and legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Alaska directory.
Earlier thefts. A theft of less than $250 becomes third degree after three or more convictions in the preceding five years, and one of $250 to $750 becomes second degree after two or more.
Knowingly concealing a store's unpaid merchandise while still on the premises, meaning to deprive the store of it, is concealment of merchandise, and finding it hidden on someone is evidence of a knowing concealment. It is a class C felony when the merchandise is a firearm or worth $750 or more.
Sources for this section (5)
- AS 11.46.120 — Theft in the first degree
- AS 11.46.130 — Theft in the second degree
- AS 11.46.140 — Theft in the third degree
- AS 11.46.150 — Theft in the fourth degree
- AS 11.46.220 — Concealment of merchandise
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Alaska attorney.