To become a felony theft in Ohio the property has to be valued at least $500.00.

There are other items that are a felony regardless of their value. Some of those items are: a negotiable instrument (a check), a credit card, a medical prescription, theft of dangerous drugs, theft from an elderly person (65 YOA or older), a firearm, a motor vehicle.

An item must have a substantial value in order that it can be a subject of theft.