Batley thief writes apology letter and repays debt

A remorseful thief sent an apology letter to a post office and a corner shop to repay a debt of £30.
Remorseful thief paid debt to Batley businesses.Remorseful thief paid debt to Batley businesses.
Remorseful thief paid debt to Batley businesses.

Ismail Patel, owner of both businesses in Mount Pleasant, was shocked when he opened the letters on Monday morning.

The anonymous thief sent £10 to Mount Pleasant post office and £20 to Mount Corner Shop, with a note saying they stole the cash when they were a child.

Mr Patel said: “I was surprised but it takes a brave man to admit his mistakes.”

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