The Theft Ladder
C.R.S. 18-4-401 — under $300 a petty offense, $2,000 a felony, and the value sets each rung
| Value of the thing taken | Level |
|---|---|
| Value of the thing takenLess than $300 | LevelPetty offense |
| Value of the thing taken$300 or more but less than $1,000 | LevelClass 2 misdemeanor |
| Value of the thing taken$1,000 or more but less than $2,000 | LevelClass 1 misdemeanor |
| Value of the thing taken$2,000 or more but less than $5,000 | LevelClass 6 felony |
| Value of the thing taken$5,000 or more but less than $20,000 | LevelClass 5 felony |
| Value of the thing taken$20,000 or more but less than $100,000 | LevelClass 4 felony |
| Value of the thing taken$100,000 or more but less than one million dollars | LevelClass 3 felony |
| Value of the thing takenOne million dollars or more | LevelClass 2 felony |
Who handles this in Colorado: legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Colorado directory.
Theft of a firearm is a class 6 felony whatever it is worth, and theft from the person of another, without force or threats, is a class 5 felony whatever is taken. Two or more thefts within six months may be added together and charged as one.
Sources for this section (1)
- C.R.S. 18-4-401 — Theft
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Colorado attorney.