Stolen Vintage Guitars Returned to New Jersey Music Store After Thief's Apology

Instruments Returned with Apology

• 🎶 A man who stole two valuable mandolins from Lark Street Music in Teaneck, New Jersey, has returned the instruments.
• 💡 The thief brought the stolen items back to the store along with a note containing an apology and an admission.
• 📹 Security cameras at the store captured clear images of the theft, showing the man pocketing the mandolins.

Owner's Reaction and Community Support

• 💔 Buzzy Lavine, the owner of Lark Street Music, expressed his dismay at the theft of his valuable instruments.
• 📣 Lavine had alerted the community by posting about the stolen mandolins on the store's Facebook page, which garnered significant attention.
• 🤝 The community's response, including widespread likes and shares, may have contributed to the thief's change of heart.

Thief's Confession and Note

• 🛍️ Four days after the theft, the mandolins were found in shopping bags left at the store.
• 📝 The thief's note reportedly stated, "I've been drunk. Merry Christmas. You are a good man."
• 🍫 The apology was accompanied by a box of chocolates, indicating remorse.

Investigation and Potential Charges

• 🚓 Police have taken possession of the two mandolins, valued at $4,000 each, as evidence.
• ⚖️ Despite the change of heart and apology, the man is likely to face charges for the theft.