I stole a safe, and faced the dilemma of my life

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Matthew Hahn used to burgle houses in the San Francisco Bay Area to pay for a drug habit. One fateful night in 2005 he stole a safe from someone’s home, hoping that its contents would fund his next high. But he was horrified to discover that the safe contained evidence of a very young girl being sexually abused. Matthew felt he had to do something to help the child, but due to his past criminal record he knew he faced life in prison if he admitted to stealing the safe. His decision would have profound consequences for both himself and the girl’s abuser. This programme contains details that some listeners may find distressing. Get in touch: outlook@bbc.com Picture: Matthew Hahn Credit: Courtesy of Matthew Hahn