Amr bin Shu'ayb (may Allah have mercy on him) narrates from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Do not cut the hand for fruit hanging (on the tree). When it reaches the basket, then his hand will be cut."
Hadith Referenceالسنن الكبرى للبيهقي / كتاب السرقة / 17204