Shoplifting rules in Pennsylvania are outlined in 18 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 3929. If you are ever caught hiding the items from the store plus taking them out of the store boundaries without the intention of paying, then you are guilty.
Penalties
Synopsis of Offense: Items under $150 are considered summary offenses, and the following penalties apply:
Misdemeanor: The following consequences may arise from the charging of an item valued between $150 and $1,000 as a first-degree misdemeanor:
Felony: Items costing more than $1,000 may give rise to serious charges and harsh penalties.
Pennsylvania now permits retailers to file civil lawsuits against shoplifters.
