'Forgive Me': Thief Apologises in Note After Robbing Tamil Nadu Home, Promises to Return Items

Chennai: A thief broke into the home of a retired teacher in Tamil Nadu and robbed several items. However, he left an apology note promising to return the stolen items within a month. This unusual incident took place on Sathankulam Road in Megnanapuram. Selvin and his wife, both retired teachers, had left to visit their son in Chennai on June 17.

The couple had employed a domestic helper, Selvi, to clean the house periodically during their absence. On June 26, Selvi was shocked to find the main door open when she arrived at Selvin's home.

She immediately informed Selvin. Upon his arrival, he discovered that Rs 60,000, 12 grams of gold jewelry, and a pair of silver anklets had been stolen.

During the investigation of Selvin's home, the police found an apology letter, allegedly left by the thief, in which he apologised and promised to return the stolen items within a month.

"Forgive me. I will return this in a month. I am doing this if someone in my house is not well," the letter read.

A case have been registered at the Megnanapuram police station and investigation has begun.

Earlier last year, a similar incident happened in Kerala's Palakkad when a thief stole a gold necklace from a three-year-old child. The thief later returned the money earned from selling the necklace along with an apology letter.