Repentant Burglar Sends Letter Of Apology 22 Years After The Crime
One of the burglars at a British pub sent a letter of apology and money to the pub owners over 20 years after the crime.
Frances Cunningham, owner of the Swettenham Arms pub near Congleton, Cheshire, recently received a letter addressed to her and her husband. The letter came from one of the burglars who robbed her pub 22 years ago.
Cunningham bought the pub in 1993 and refurbished the building, which was a former nunnery established in the 16th century. It was used for funeral parties where loved ones could stay overnight and attend a funeral the following day. Cunningham and her husband converted the historical location into an inn and pub.
According to Cunningham, she does not recall the details of the burglary that happened, but she appreciates the burglar’s effort even if the crime was committed decades ago. She did not reveal the identity of the burglar, and reports only state that the burglar was a woman who is now living in Wales, Express UK reports.
In the letter, the woman wrote:
“To Mr. & Mrs. Cunningham, I was involved in a burglary at your business in 1992 approx. I didn’t break in or smash up the cigarette (sic) machine but I was there and I went in. I am very very sorry I did not realise the seriousness of my actions at the time I had been through alot (sic) and had no idea were (sic) to get help. I am ashamed and sad because of the fear it may of induced and the cost and time. I wish I could take it back alot (sic). I hope that you will never be bothered by such cruelty ever again. P.S. If there are any further costs, let me know.”
The letter of apology came with a check for £100, or approximately $172.
Huffington Post reports that Cunningham will donate the money the burglar sent her to a nearby church. “If everyone did something like this, the world would be a better place,” she said. She also plans to meet the woman for coffee.
“I think she’s got a conscience and worried about this for a very long time and I hope she doesn’t worry about it anymore. She’s obviously been blaming herself and worrying. I shall now write back to her and thank her.”
Though the woman has apologized for her actions and paid for the damages, Cheshire police may still start an investigation on the case.
