Not only that but because this is a "non-violence" crime, even if APD do capture them, the individual(s) won't see much time. This would be technically "Theft in the First" but by the time plea deals are all done, it will be "time served". Thus making this a time consuming waste for them. I just came back from Honolulu where  theft of this sort is nearly a freebie since police will not pursuit it, DA will not take the case even if pursuit. Doesn't the recent new crime bill make this sort of crime almost a freebie as well?