A repentant robber in England sent his elderly victim a bouquet of flowers to apologize for frightening her, police said today.
A 91-year-old woman received the flowers and a note after confronting a burglar in her home around 4am on October 9, police said.
The card explained that the burglar thought the property in Halifax, about 320km north of London, was empty and he apologised for breaking in.
Police said the woman was "very shaken" by the confrontation.
"Whoever did this has a conscience, and feels guilty for what he has done," West Yorkshire Police Det. Insp. Tony Nicholson said in a statement.
Police say the burglar fled the house empty-handed and appealed for him to come forward.
