Note left by thief divides the internet: 'I'm so sorry, I had to do this'
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As much as we all like to believe that we live in a safe and secure world, the unfortunate reality is that there are people out there who will do whatever it takes to get what they want – even if it means breaking the law.
We here at the SDC feel for those of you who have been victims of crime, whether it's your home being broken into or your belongings getting stolen outright. It's a scary feeling and one that can leave you feeling violated long after the event itself.
But every now and then, something happens that restores our faith in humanity just a little bit – and this story is definitely one of those times.
Recently, a New Zealand couple woke up to find their car had been broken into during the night and had its battery stolen. Bear with us, it takes a turn.
But instead of being angry or upset about it, they were actually quite touched by what they found.
One couple discovered that their car battery was stolen overnight. Credit: Shutterstock/fongbeerredhot. (Stock photo)
You see, the thief didn't just take their car battery and leave; they actually left them a handwritten note apologising for their actions and promising to pay the couple back as soon as they could.
'I'm so sorry I had to do this,' the note read. 'When I am in a fortunate position, I will put $200 in your wipers.'
The couple posted a photo of this 'nice' note on social media, along with their shocked reaction at finding it, which quickly went viral online.
In an interview with a news outlet, the East Auckland residents said they weren't angry about being inconvenienced due to the stolen car battery. Instead, they wished that the thief had just knocked on their door and asked for help.
'I personally felt a bit sorry that he was in such strife that he turned to crime,' said the wife, with her husband adding: 'It was an inconvenience, but I thought this is someone who is absolutely desperate. The element of anger was taken away. I feel for people at the moment who have to resort to petty crime.'
The thief left a note promising to pay the couple back their money. Credit: Daily Mail.
It seems that the victims' compassionate response left many on social media in awe – with many saying they wish they could be as 'nice' as the couple when they were faced with similar situations.
Others, though, criticised them for being too forgiving towards a criminal act. 'It's hardly "heartbreaking". It's "lawbreaking". Not sucked into the poor wee criminal illusion,' one person wrote in the comments.
Another added: 'So as of now, all criminals will start writing excuse notes, and no one will ever go to jail…'
What about you, members - what do you think? If you were in the victims' shoes, would you be as forgiving as them? Let us know in the comments below!
We here at the SDC feel for those of you who have been victims of crime, whether it's your home being broken into or your belongings getting stolen outright. It's a scary feeling and one that can leave you feeling violated long after the event itself.
But every now and then, something happens that restores our faith in humanity just a little bit – and this story is definitely one of those times.
Recently, a New Zealand couple woke up to find their car had been broken into during the night and had its battery stolen. Bear with us, it takes a turn.
But instead of being angry or upset about it, they were actually quite touched by what they found.
One couple discovered that their car battery was stolen overnight. Credit: Shutterstock/fongbeerredhot. (Stock photo)
You see, the thief didn't just take their car battery and leave; they actually left them a handwritten note apologising for their actions and promising to pay the couple back as soon as they could.
'I'm so sorry I had to do this,' the note read. 'When I am in a fortunate position, I will put $200 in your wipers.'
The couple posted a photo of this 'nice' note on social media, along with their shocked reaction at finding it, which quickly went viral online.
In an interview with a news outlet, the East Auckland residents said they weren't angry about being inconvenienced due to the stolen car battery. Instead, they wished that the thief had just knocked on their door and asked for help.
'I personally felt a bit sorry that he was in such strife that he turned to crime,' said the wife, with her husband adding: 'It was an inconvenience, but I thought this is someone who is absolutely desperate. The element of anger was taken away. I feel for people at the moment who have to resort to petty crime.'
The thief left a note promising to pay the couple back their money. Credit: Daily Mail.
It seems that the victims' compassionate response left many on social media in awe – with many saying they wish they could be as 'nice' as the couple when they were faced with similar situations.
Others, though, criticised them for being too forgiving towards a criminal act. 'It's hardly "heartbreaking". It's "lawbreaking". Not sucked into the poor wee criminal illusion,' one person wrote in the comments.
Another added: 'So as of now, all criminals will start writing excuse notes, and no one will ever go to jail…'
What about you, members - what do you think? If you were in the victims' shoes, would you be as forgiving as them? Let us know in the comments below!
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