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Fifteen years after a sign was taken from a shop in Swansea, the owner of Exotica Foods received an anonymous letter of apology along with £100 in cash. The sender, who identified themselves as a “former foolish student,” admitted to stealing a temporary PVC banner from outside the international supermarket during their student days. The letter explained that the theft happened following a night of drinking and was meant as a prank.
Imran Ashraf, who owns the shop, expressed his amusement when he read the letter and said he would be keen to find out the identity of the person who sent it. Although the note was postmarked in west Yorkshire, the person’s identity remains unknown. The message acknowledged the inconvenience caused to the store and included an offer of compensation.
Ashraf explained that the banner had been a temporary solution as the shop saved for a permanent sign, and was in use for about a year. Despite being annoyed when the sign was taken—especially since it was large, heavy, and securely fastened—he admitted being impressed by how the banner was removed and taken away. He also noted that the £100 received does not cover the full cost of the sign, which was around £1,200 before installation expenses.
In response to the gift, Ashraf shared on Facebook that the money would ideally be used to purchase a custom gazebo for the shop, with plans to start producing cooking videos during the summer. Local community members welcomed the apology, with many describing it as a thoughtful and kind gesture to make amends for past mischief. Comments highlighted that everyone has made mistakes and praised the sender for taking responsibility after many years
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