Chocolate thief apologises to Woolworths with note 43 years later
<p>A remorseful thief has made amends for his childhood behaviour by contacting the supermarket he stole from 43 years ago.</p>
<p>Belle Vale Shopping Centre in Liverpool, UK took to Facebook to say their faith in humanity had been restored after receiving a letter and a £5 note in the mail.</p>
<p>“I stole two bars of chocolate from Woolworths in your shopping centre in 1975, when I was a little boy,” the note read.</p>
<p>“I apologise, I didn’t know any better here’s the money I owe you for them.”</p>
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<p>After four decades, the supermarket he stole from was unfortunately no longer in business, meaning his £5 ($AU8.92) will be donated to the centre’s chosen charity – Zoe’s Place baby hospice.</p>
<p>“In a time of division, it is great to see an act of kindness that restores faith in humanity,” a spokesperson for the shopping centre told the Liverpool Echo.</p>
<p>“Belle Vale Shopping Centre wants to thank the sender and acknowledge his apology. It is a positive message that is worth sharing to encourage all to be kind.”</p>
<p>The gesture, however, drew mixed reactions from social media, with many wondering why the adult had the handwriting of a child.</p>
<p>“Why does it look like a kid wrote this when it’s clearly a fully grown adult,” one man asked.</p>
<p>“As an adult I love the way he’s spelt chocolate,” another added.</p>
<p>“That’s why Woolworths went under,” one woman joked.</p>
