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https//topicsfromquran.wordpress.com/2017/10/16/punishment-for-thieves/
The link to above post discusses what could be meant by what Quranic punishment for theft.
Salam, maybe it means to cut the resources of the thief
This has been dealt with in many threads before, some reently. May be the op can bring them up if there is anything to add to them.
Salaam