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Thief mails stolen 460 million-yen watch back to Tokyo store with apology
Original: Thief mails 460 million-yen watch back to Tokyo store he stole it from, says “I’m sorry” https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://
A thief who stole a watch worth roughly 460 million yen from a Tokyo store has mailed it back with a note saying 'I'm sorry'. The unusually high value of the timepiece and the rare act of returning stolen goods with a written apology have drawn widespread attention, with many remarking on the strange mix of crime and remorse in the case.
Why now: The sheer value of the watch and the thief's unexpected apology make the case an extraordinary crime story.
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- Thief mails 460 million-yen watch back to Tokyo store he stole it from, says “I’m sorry” https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://soranews 24.com/2026/11/04/thief-mails-460-million-yen-watch-back-to-tokyo-store-he-stole-it-from-says-im-sorry/ · soranews24.com@web.brid.gy
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