A retired teacher’s house in Tamil Nadu was robbed, with the thief taking some cash. While this might seem like a routine incident, the police later discovered a note at the scene that left everyone shocked. In the note, the thief explained a compelling reason for the theft and made a promise to the retired teacher.

79-year-old Chitirai Selvin, who lives in the Thoothukudi district of Tamil Nadu, and his retired teacher wife have four children. On June 17, after hiring a maid, the elderly couple left their son’s house. When the maid arrived at their house on Tuesday, she discovered the theft and immediately informed the police.

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Upon investigation, the police found that ₹60,000 in cash, two gold earrings, and some silver jewelry were missing. They also found a note from the thief, promising to return the stolen items within a month. The note read, ‘Please forgive me. I will return everything within a month. There is a sick person at home.’

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This unique robbery, with a promise of return and an explanation of a dire situation, has left the community both puzzled and empathetic.