Commercial keg reimbursement

So, I have this “friend” who acquired two kegs from a fairly well known brewery.  Not BMC but not so widely known as a craft brewery either, even though they technically are.  He feels bad about not returning the kegs, as they are unusable to the brewery now,  and is considering contacting the brewery and asking if he can pay for two 15.5 gallon sanke kegs.  Being a homebrewer he realizes how much is involved even on a small scale, and if any of his equipment came up missing, it would be a great loss.

Should he proceed with trying to contact them?  Or would this just open a can of worms he’s not ready for?

IMO, he should contact them.  It’s the right thing to do.

Gotcha.  Wise words, as always.