Stolen Property

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Hey guys! I need a little advice about what to do with some property I know to be stolen, left behind by a former roommate. The object in question is a big sign from a liquor store with our school logo on it. My former roommate thought it would be a good decoration for the apartment.

Anyways, he is gone now, but left the sign behind. I took the sign down, even though it did cover up a hole in our wall, because it didn’t feel right because it was stolen property. But I don’t know what to do with it.

I have a pretty good idea where it came from but I am a scared to return it in case they don’t believe that I wasn’t the one who stole it.

Am I morally responsible to return it? To throw it away? Is it sinful to keep it? I assume it is, hence my dilemma.

Thanks!
 
Return the sign to where you think it was taken and explain what happened. They’ll understand. 👍
 
God believe you and this is what matter.

There is a chance they won’t but you will be perfectly ok.

Don’t worry and just return it. If anything, they will appreciate it because it cost them money to make this sign, it belongs to them.

All the best!
 
Mary_Ellen said:
Return the sign to where you think it was taken and explain what happened. They’ll understand. 👍
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I know someone who used to “re-locate signs” in high school. When the person had to return them, she went under the cover of night when it was really late and no one was around and just left the signs where they were taken from.
 
Worst case, they don’t believe you. But with sign in hand, what are they going to do? Call the 9-1-1? The police would laugh at them for calling.

Or, you could try returning them stealthily like another suggested. Problem is, if someone sees you doing that, I think it would be very embarrassing. So if you go stealth, don’t get caught. 😉

Alan
 
AlanFromWichita said:
So if you go stealth, don’t get caught. 😉

Alan
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Yes, this is very important. I recommend scoping out the location during the day light hours to get an idea of the surroundings and what you’re working with. Devise a plan and determine how you’re going to execute it. Perhaps do a dry run so you get the timing down. It’s important to be able to ditch the sign and drive away as quickly as possible, but without looking suspicious. I would suggest wearing black and removing the bulb from the light for your rear licence plate…just in case. If you get pulled over by the police for whatever reason, remain calm, cool, and collected.
 
Haha oh man this stealth talk is making feel like I’m pulling a heist! …which could be fun ;).

However, this brings back my original question… is this MY moral responsibility to do so considering I am not the one who stole the sign???
 
UPDATE: I walked in and returned the sign… the manager was so impressed he gave me a free six pack!

Thanks guys!
God bless!
 
SMA_12 said:
UPDATE: I walked in and returned the sign… the manager was so impressed he gave me a free six pack!

Thanks guys!
God bless!
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I am so proud of you

Good for you

Your last post made me smile, all the best, i would return the six pack too, lol… any way, this is from a good place.

Blessings and love!
 
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