I recently left my job as an IT technician, and now I’m facing a bizarre situation. Six weeks after my departure, my former employer is accusing me of stealing my work laptop. They claim they looked for it on May 1, the day after my last day, but only reached out to me about it on June 16. I know I didn’t take it, and the security cameras only keep footage for five days, which means they can’t verify anything from that time. I distinctly remember leaving the laptop on my desk before I left, but I also spent some time in the main lobby during my last hour. It’s possible I left it there, but I can’t recall for sure. I’m really confused as to why they waited so long to contact me about this if they knew it was missing right away. I’m starting to wonder if they’re trying to set me up or if they’re just incompetent. I’ve been advised to stick to my story: I left the laptop on my desk, and I shouldn’t offer any other possibilities or uncertainties. I’m also aware that if they try to escalate this without any proof, they could be in trouble. I’m feeling a bit lost on how to handle this situation and would appreciate any advice from others who might have experienced something similar.