I couldn't pass my SHS exams, so I moved in with my dad, stepmom, and siblings to learn mining operations at their construction site. Last month, I returned from our galamsey site as an operator, assisting my master. My stepmother and dad are galamsey miners and gold buyers. While traveling home, my stepmother had gold in her bag on the front seat; my dad drove, and I sat in the back. Upon arrival, I met my stepbrother, greeted him, and entered. Later, I informed my stepmother I was visiting my mother to pick up neck medicine; I went, returned four days later, and resumed work. A week later, my dad accused me of stealing my stepmother's gold, claiming some went missing after we arrived home. I denied involvement, but he insisted I was the thief. They took me to a fetish priest, who revealed nothing conclusive but maintained the thief was in the house. Despite this, my stepmother and dad reported me to the police. Now, I've fled to my mother's house to hide, but police are searching for me everywhere. I'm innocent." - 19-year-old boy shares.