I stole a while ago and got away with it

[morallysad]

Colorado.

Between when I was sixteen and when I was seventeen years old (I'm now 23) I stole from the place I was working at, approximately $2000. They suspected me at the end of it and brought my mom and a cop in to discuss this with me. I denied the entire thing. For some reason I didn't feel bad about it at the time and felt entitled to the money I had taken. They were paying me two dollars under what they should have been legally and I suppose at the time that's how I justified it although now I realize that stealing is stealing. I got away with everything and really never gave it much thought after that. They never counted their money and they really had no idea how much I had taken. Within the last year my guilty conscious has come into light. I feel absolutely horrible about the entire situation and I think about it quite a bit. I would really like to confess but I just don't know if I can. I have a great life now, a great job, and a great fiancee who I could never lose. I don't know what to do. I feel like I've dug myself a deep hole. I was a stupid stupid STUPID and horribly greedy kid and I now live my life as morally right as possible. Does anyone have some advice?

 

[LillianX]

Provided you've remained in Colorado since then, the statute of limitations has passed, and you can't be prosecuted for it. If you feel bad, go pay them their $2000 and apologize.

 

[OHRoadwarrior]

Do not do it in a traceable manner. IE give cash with no written info. Say your apology verbally, w/o a witness.

 

[Zigner]

Provided you've remained in Colorado since then, the statute of limitations has passed, and you can't be prosecuted for it. If you feel bad, go pay them their $2000 and apologize.

Or, send a money order anonymously for the actual amount taken, plus interest.

 

[Antigone*]

Colorado.

Between when I was sixteen and when I was seventeen years old (I'm now 23) I stole from the place I was working at, approximately $2000. They suspected me at the end of it and brought my mom and a cop in to discuss this with me. I denied the entire thing. For some reason I didn't feel bad about it at the time and felt entitled to the money I had taken. They were paying me two dollars under what they should have been legally and I suppose at the time that's how I justified it although now I realize that stealing is stealing. I got away with everything and really never gave it much thought after that. They never counted their money and they really had no idea how much I had taken. Within the last year my guilty conscious has come into light. I feel absolutely horrible about the entire situation and I think about it quite a bit. I would really like to confess but I just don't know if I can. I have a great life now, a great job, and a great fiancee who I could never lose. I don't know what to do. I feel like I've dug myself a deep hole. I was a stupid stupid STUPID and horribly greedy kid and I now live my life as morally right as possible. Does anyone have some advice?

You did a stupid thing. Don't make another stupid choice. The guilt is something you will have to live with the rest of of your life ~ just don't let it consume you.

Instead of ratting yourself out, take the money you intend on paying them back with and give it to a homeless shelter or other worthy charity.

 

[mistoffolees]

You did a stupid thing. Don't make another stupid choice. The guilt is something you will have to live with the rest of of your life ~ just don't let it consume you.

Instead of ratting yourself out, take the money you intend on paying them back with and give it to a homeless shelter or other worthy charity.

Or pay it back to them anonymously.

 

[Zigner]

While it may be noble to pay it to a charity, the fact of the matter is that it is not the OP's money to do with as she pleases. The money belongs to the company she stole it from and should be returned to them, even if it's anonymous.

 

[xylene]

Keep the money, get some therapy for your guilt.

You have no idea the possible negative downboard consequences to yourself and others your trying to setting things right could have.

You did a bad thing, but I am here to offer you legal advice, you need to think about number one in this situation. YOU are safe, it is over.

Some ugly words in your book of life that you can't erase by doing something foolish. Turn the page, you are already several chapters after this.

 

[HomeGuru]

Colorado.

Between when I was sixteen and when I was seventeen years old (I'm now 23) I stole from the place I was working at, approximately $2000. They suspected me at the end of it and brought my mom and a cop in to discuss this with me. I denied the entire thing. For some reason I didn't feel bad about it at the time and felt entitled to the money I had taken. They were paying me two dollars under what they should have been legally and I suppose at the time that's how I justified it although now I realize that stealing is stealing. I got away with everything and really never gave it much thought after that. They never counted their money and they really had no idea how much I had taken. Within the last year my guilty conscious has come into light. I feel absolutely horrible about the entire situation and I think about it quite a bit. I would really like to confess but I just don't know if I can. I have a great life now, a great job, and a great fiancee who I could never lose. I don't know what to do. I feel like I've dug myself a deep hole. I was a stupid stupid STUPID and horribly greedy kid and I now live my life as morally right as possible. Does anyone have some advice?

**A: is this place still around? If so, what charities do they support? Donate the $$$ to one of their favorite charities or help sponsor one of their community service events.

 

[Zigner]

**A: is this place still around? If so, what charities do they support? Donate the $$$ to one of their favorite charities or help sponsor one of their community service events.

Or, give the money (anonymously) to the COMPANY that it rightfully belongs to and let THEM decide what to do with it.

 

[xylene]

Or, give the money (anonymously) to the COMPANY that it rightfully belongs to and let THEM decide what to do with it.

You can't unsteal.

Creating new headaches for innocent people over a matter long ago won't bring peace between the poster and her fiance whom she is afraid to confess this to...

 

[mistoffolees]

You can't unsteal.

Creating new headaches for innocent people over a matter long ago won't bring peace between the poster and her fiance whom she is afraid to confess this to...

How would that create a new headache for innocent people?

Company gets a money order in the mail with no receipt and a letter that says "I took some money from you one time in the past and I am returning it with interest". Most companies would LOVE that kind of 'headache'. The company will simply deposit the money and make an accounting entry. No big deal, but they will appreciate the cash.

 

[HomeGuru]

OK folks, let's stop the bickering. The OP should send the $2K to Advice Company and be free of guilt and harboring any ill feelings forever. Heck, it's about time someone actually pays for this Free Advice. Amen Brother.

 

[CSO286]

I once stole a box of crayons from the Hugo's.


My mom caught me and made me bring them back.

 

[HomeGuru]

I once stole a box of crayons from the Hugo's.


My mom caught me and made me bring them back.

**A: that's the stuff Mother's are made of.