The father of Hazrat Ja'far narrates that Hazrat Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) would not exceed in this matter, that he would cut off one hand and one foot of the thief. Then, if he was brought again after that, he would say: Indeed, I feel ashamed that he would not even be able to purify himself for his prayer, but you should keep the Muslims safe from his evil and spend on him from the public treasury.