WINNIPEG — Darlene Geiger got a huge surprise Wednesday when a laser light that was stolen from her front yard was returned, with an apology note.
The alleged thief was caught on camera early Monday morning taking the Christmas decoration by using a lighter to burn the zip ties that held it down.
WATCH: Surveillance video shows the alleged theft of a laser light display. Video has been edited for time purposes
Sometime Wednesday Morning, Geiger noticed a plastic bag wrapped around a hinge on the fence. When she went outside to see what it was, she was astonished to find her stolen light.
“I was so surprised. I never would have imagined,” Geiger told Global News. “I was in shock that he brought it back.”
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Of course, Geiger’s surveillance video captured the incident yet again.
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This time, the video shows a person with their head covered and draped in a blanket or towel of some sort, walking up to Geiger’s yard and placing a bag over her fence.
Inside the bag there was a computer typed note attached as well.
“It was a mistake, and it was not for the purpose you think,” the note the light was returned with reads.
Winnipeg police said while it is not common for an alleged thief to return stolen goods, it does happen.
“I know of a few circumstances where because of social media or information being shared through the media, that it garners attention,” said Constable Jason Michalyshen. “Suspects involved, as a result, they develop a bit of a conscience. They take the time to think about what they just did and the negative impact it has on those individuals.”
Police said the best way to protect your property from theft is to make sure items are secured as best as possible.
“There are certain things that can be locked down, that can be bolted down,” said Cst. Michalyshen. “Freezing items to the ground in the winter is a great example.”
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