I have helped some that have stolen from me as well. The odd thing is its likely I would have given what was stolen if the person just asked me for it. I don't have much respect for theives and at one point completely despised them.
I have since soften my stance a little as everyone is "hard wired" different and have different life situations they are dealing with. Does this make it ok they steal, HELL NO but there's some circumstances in which I would be a little more forgiven then others. Forgiving isn't the same as forgetting and being more alert when said person is around will always take place if I find out said person is a theif.