Thief returns stolen Vancouver bike with apology
VANCOUVER, Wash. – Harly and Courtney Forbes have their stolen tandem bike back - with an apology.
The bike was stolen while thieves blocked the Vancouver couple’s door early Monday morning.
On Wednesday, the couple found their bike had been returned with a note attached.
The note said: “I bring this back 2 you because I am truly sorry and I hope you can forgive me. I am trying to do the right thing.”
The note was signed "guilty."
The bike was the only way for the couple to get around. They're both developmentally disabled and neither drives a car.
The suspects appeared to have been recorded on a neighbor's surveillance camera in the act of stealing the bike.
The camera captured three people heading down V Street toward the Forbes' home. Three minutes later, and moving a little faster, they can be seen going back the other way with what looks like the bike.
Police said they are still investigating the theft.
"The widespread attention to these crime victims may have contributed to the momentary activation of the suspect's conscience, however the goal of the Vancouver Police Department is to make an arrest in this case," said Vancouver police spokeswoman Kim Kapp in a news release.
The bike was stolen while thieves blocked the Vancouver couple’s door early Monday morning.
On Wednesday, the couple found their bike had been returned with a note attached.
The note said: “I bring this back 2 you because I am truly sorry and I hope you can forgive me. I am trying to do the right thing.”
The note was signed "guilty."
The bike was the only way for the couple to get around. They're both developmentally disabled and neither drives a car.
The suspects appeared to have been recorded on a neighbor's surveillance camera in the act of stealing the bike.
The camera captured three people heading down V Street toward the Forbes' home. Three minutes later, and moving a little faster, they can be seen going back the other way with what looks like the bike.
Police said they are still investigating the theft.
"The widespread attention to these crime victims may have contributed to the momentary activation of the suspect's conscience, however the goal of the Vancouver Police Department is to make an arrest in this case," said Vancouver police spokeswoman Kim Kapp in a news release.
Karma must have been to much for him.
I think the "I am trying to do the right thing" is just an attempt at trying to make himself seem so innocent should he get caught. I have a feeling had there not been so much coverage and had he not been caught on the neighbor's camera he wouldn't have given the theft a second thought. To me it's kind of like how murderers and rapists "find God" in jail.
Kudos to the thief for returning the bike. Yes, he/she was wrong to take it in the first place, but they did the right thing in the end and returned it. Hopefully, they learned a little empathy for victims and maybe it will prevent them from doing it again.
I think the police should use their time more wisely, like going after major criminals. Good for him on returning the the bike, maybe it's a step in the right direction.
Its a start to return the stolen property and writing an apology note. The thief would still have to answer for his crime, but I feel that the judge will give a lighter sentence for showing remorse. This could be a learning experience for the individual and hopefully changes his life down the road.
Sounds like a kid stole it and the parent caught him. Trying to make amends is great, but learning not to steal in the first place is better...