How to return the stolen goods when the thief is caught?

Legal analysis: if the thief is caught and belongs to the victim's legal property, the stolen goods should be returned to the victim in a timely and complete manner; Legal property or contraband that does not belong to the victim shall not be returned. The property owned by a criminal suspect for committing a crime shall be confiscated. However, if the stolen goods have not been verified by the owner, they will be handed over to the state treasury after the court decides.

Legal basis: Article 64 of the Criminal Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) stipulates that the property illegally obtained by criminals shall be recovered or ordered to make restitution; The lawful property of the victim shall be returned in time; Contraband and personal articles used in crimes shall be confiscated. Confiscated property and fines shall be turned over to the state treasury and shall not be misappropriated or disposed of by themselves.