Just like us a betta will not eat if he is feeling sick. Improper water paramaters will make him feel really terrible. And if he has nowhere to rest or hide then this will increase his stress. Bettas can go a week without food but three weeks means something drastic needs to change.
Felony theft is committed when the value of the stolen property exceeds $1000. Regardless of the value of the item, if it is a firearm or an animal taken for the purpose of animal fighting, then the theft is a Class 6 Felony.
1 For example, if you steal a car, firearm, or motorboat, this is usually considered felony theft regardless of the property's actual value.  Criminal history felonies. In some states, repeat criminal offenders can also face a felony theft charge even if the value of the property stolen does not exceed the felony limit.