Allah, the Mighty and Majestic, says: "And as for the male thief and the female thief, cut off the hands of both of them as a recompense for what they earned, and an exemplary punishment from Allah. And Allah Almighty is All-Mighty, All-Wise." [Surah al-Ma'idah: 38]
Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) said that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Allah Almighty has cursed the thief whose hand is cut off for stealing an egg or a rope."
Hadith Referenceالسنن الكبرى للبيهقي / كتاب الحدود / 17154