Not only do thieves not carry guns, but some will even return your stuff and say sorry. 
http://news.nationalpost.com/2012/08/01/guelph-police/
http://news.nationalpost.com/2012/08/01/guelph-police/
Dear Family I Have Wronged,
Im the one who committed the serious crime against your family, and I want to apologize from the bottom of my heart.
I comprimised your feelings of safety in your own home and privacey and that is unforgivable. I want to promise you it was nothing person, and I didnt go through any of your personal belongings. Ive been having a very tough time financially and I made the worst mistake of my life.
I regretted it immediatly afterwards I cant put into words how sorry I am.
Please accept everything I took plus $50 for repairing the screen. I will also commit to at least 15 hours of community service to help partially atone for what Ive done. This is the first and last time I will ever commit a crime.
If I could do more for you I would but I cant reveal myself since getting caught would ruin my life.. Just another reason Im so ashamed of what Ive done.
Ive jeopordized your peace of mind as well as my own.
Please find it in your hearts to forgive the stranger who harmed you.
