Looks like a new update is out, v 0.1.1, it is a beta release though. The 15$ tier on subscribestar currently has access, and once it is out of beta v 0.1.0 will be released publicly.
If anyone is stuck on the thief portion, try speaking with Miss Taiga at night in the classroom on the left, she will tell you about a teacher, who you can talk to the principle about, and after that you can talk to Eve who will provide more info.
I'm on version 0.1.0 and the hints are telling me to take the automaton to the factory but nothing happens no matter who I interact with. And it wants me to ask Monika about the thief but the only option with her is "nothing". Does anyone know what to do?