Thief Returns Stolen Mandolins to New Jersey Guitar Store with Apology Note

In a surprising turn of events, a thief who had previously stolen two mandolins from a vintage guitar store in New Jersey returned the instruments with an apology note. The incident occurred at a guitar shop in New Jersey, where the owner discovered the mandolins had been left behind along with a handwritten note expressing remorse. According to the store owner, the thief appeared to be under the influence at the time of the return. The mandolins were safely recovered, and the owner expressed relief that the valuable instruments were returned unharmed. The store owner noted that the note indicated the thief felt remorseful about the theft, describing it as a 'sobering decision' that led to the return of the stolen property.