Crime 101: Don’t apologize. Don’t sign it. Better yet — don’t steal.
The breach was discovered not by an alarm, but by the morning shift change. The investigation team tracked Vance to his residence within three hours.
Arthur Vance pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny. Due to his clear lack of malicious intent and the cooperative nature of his surrender, the judge sentenced him to community service and mandatory psychiatric counseling. The diamonds were returned unharmed.