Is it obligatory for someone who stole a small sum of money as a child to try to return it to its owner, whom he does not know, or should he give it away in charity, especially given the difficulty of reaching the location?
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If you do not know the owner of the grocery store, then it is sufficient for you to give the stolen amount in charity on his behalf, and you are not required to pay the money to the nearest grocery store.
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