A thief stole goods from the house of a police officer in Bhind, Madhya Pradesh, and left behind an apologetic letter claiming that he was doing it to save a friend’s life and that he will refund the stolen money, according to the police.
According to assistant sub-inspector (ASI) Kamlesh Katare of Kotwali police station, the theft occurred at the residence of a police officer who works in Chhattisgarh and resides with his family in Bhind city.
According to the police, the thief left behind a letter stating, “Sorry friend, it was a compulsion. If I had not done this, then my friend would have lost his life. Don’t worry, as soon as I get the money, I will return it.”
The policeman’s wife and children had left for a relative’s place on June 30, and after returning home on Monday night, they found that the locks of the rooms had been broken and things were lying scattered, the official said.
The thief stole some silver and gold ornaments, he said, adding that it is suspected some acquaintance of the family was involved in the act.
A case has been registered in this regard and further investigation is underway, the official said.
