Disposal or retention by workman of article committed to his care

An artificer, workman, journeyman, apprentice, servant, labourer or other person, who unlawfully disposes of, or retains in his possession, without the consent of the person by whom he has been hired, retained or employed, any article or thing not exceeding one hundred dollars in value, committed to his care or charge shall, on conviction thereof, be liable to a fine not exceeding fifty dollars, and also to pay as amends to the person aggrieved the full value of the article or thing so disposed of or not returned uninjured. care.