But if, in fact, it is stolen from him, he shall make restitution to the owner of it.
Exodus 22:12
Surrounding context
22:11 then an oath of the LORD shall be between them both, that he has not put his hand into his neighbor's goods; and the owner of it shall accept that, and he shall not make it good.
22:12 But if, in fact, it is stolen from him, he shall make restitution to the owner of it.
22:13 If it is torn to pieces by a beast, then he shall bring it as evidence, and he shall not make good what was torn.