Not sure if you're aware, but this is exactly what Skyrim does. The on-screen prompt shows red text and "Steal plate" instead of white "Take plate". I wasn't 10

Not sure if you're aware, but this is exactly what Skyrim does. The on-screen prompt shows red text and "Steal plate" instead of white "Take plate". I wasn't 100% sure what triggered people to come after you though, sometimes I'd steal something and nobody would bat an eyelid. Other times I'd be on my own in a room with a closed door, steal a book or something and someone would come from the other side of the building and give me a talking to.