Regretful shoplifter returns book 40 years after stealing it from California shop with a surprise apology gift
- Posted on August 6, 2026
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Regretful shoplifter returns book 40 years after stealing it from California shop with a surprise apology gift
A reformed shoplifter closed the book on a decades-old crime this week — returning a rare first-edition copy he stole from a Northern California bookstore 40 years ago, along with a heartfelt apology and a crisp $100 bill. The unexpected package arrived at Booklegger in Eureka’s Old Town district on Monday, where owner Jennifer McFadden discovered it as she was heading out for the day. STAY UP TO DATE WITH THE LATEST NEWS BY SUBSCRIBING TO...
