Does the thief's obligation to return stolen money lapse if he cannot find it in its place, and is it permissible for him to give the remaining stolen money in charity if he is unable to return it to its owner?

Theft is one of the major sins, and its punishment is the cutting off of the hand. If someone steals and conceals it with Allah's cover, they must repent and return the rights to their owners. The thief must return the stolen goods completely and without نقص. If they cannot reach the rightful owner, they must donate the amount on their behalf, guaranteeing it to them if they are found, and the owner then has the choice to either approve the charity or take their right.