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Burglars return charity’s stolen computers with apology note

Theives apologize for stealing computer equipment from the San Bernardino Sexual Assault Services office.

A group of burglars in California gave their crime a second thought this week, choosing compassion over the computers they stole from a sexual assault services office.

NBC reported anonymous thieves broke in through the roof and stole several computers from the San Bernardino Sexual Assault Services office overnight on July 31.

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Director Candy Stallings told KABC Los Angeles she was "devastated," by the theft at the office, which runs a crisis hotline, counseling and other services for victims of sexual violence.

Police began to investigate the burglary, but the next morning, all of the stolen items were back outside the front door, along with a note tucked into a laptop.

"We had no idea what we were takeing. Here your stuff back we hope that you guys can continue to make a difference in people's live [sic]. God Bless," the note said.

A police officer told NBC News it was the first time he had ever seen stolen items returned.

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The non-profit had a message on their website on Friday thanking the public for its support following the break-in.

In another, stranger recent incident, a North York, Ont. man erected a lawn sign thanking a burglar who broke into his house, because the suspect didn't actually steal any of his possessions.