Making Restitution from theft from work

[KindEyes1376]

Hello,
Looking for some advice. A family member has recently been suspended pending an investigation of theft and fraud in their workplace. They have already had an investigation interview and they have admitted to the evidence placed against them.
The amount is over a period of about three years and in the region of £1500-£2000. They used a supplier to purchase personal items.
They contacted their GP, amongst other wellness organisations as they think they need help. They have been out on medication in the mean time but are not coping well.
They have apologised and insisted they make restitution, in full, immediately for anything the company and they agree is owed.
my question is, if they have sought help and are willing to pay it all back, how likely is it to be reported to the police and if it is, what can they expect? The company they work for know they have been struggling for a while as the partner is off long term sick.
Thank you for your time.

[ULA]

There is no legal obligation for the employer to report the theft to the police or any other body, unless they are in a regulated sector that has a legal duty to report it, such as financial services businesses. If they do report this to the police, as is will publicised the policing service has limited resources and commercial / business crime, especially when carried out by an employee, is not high on their list of priorities.

What may happen is that the employer undertakes its own internal investigation and then considers whether they will take any disciplinary action.