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Shop owner gets £100 and apology 15 years after student stole sign

Shop owner gets £100 and apology 15 years after student stole sign

Summary

A shop owner in Swansea, UK, received an anonymous apology letter and £100 from someone who admitted to stealing a shop sign 15 years ago. The sender said it was a prank done as a student after a night of drinking and wanted to make amends now.

Key Facts

  • A shop owner in Swansea received £100 and an apology for a theft that happened 15 years ago.
  • The stolen item was a PVC banner from the shop, taken by a student after a night out.
  • The letter was sent anonymously and postmarked from West Yorkshire.
  • The sender described themselves as a "former foolish student."
  • The stolen sign was a temporary fixture that cost around £1,200.
  • The £100 received doesn't cover the full cost of the sign.
  • The shop owner plans to use the money for a new project, like a custom gazebo.

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