It is narrated from Abu Umayyah (may Allah be pleased with him) that a man stole some goods. He was caught stealing and he confessed, and he was brought to the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). He (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "I do not think you stole." He said: Yes! He (peace and blessings be upon him) said these words three times. Then he (peace and blessings be upon him) ordered that his hand be cut off. When his hand had been cut off, he (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Repent to Allah Almighty." He said: I repent to Allah Almighty. Then he (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "O Allah, accept his repentance!"
Hadith Referenceالسنن الكبرى للبيهقي / كتاب السرقة / 17276