Thieves give back presents to Father Christmas in Rome

Thieves in Rome have seen the error of their ways by giving back stolen presents to a Father Christmas.

A bag containing 1,000 euros (?840, or $1,300) worth of gifts was taken by unknown assailants at a Christmas market in Piazza Navona, while local businessman Giorgio Abbruzzese - who dresses annually as Father Christmas - was nearby.

A note was provided with the gifts, which were still fully wrapped, inside the bag. It read: "We're sorry. We made a mistake. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!"

Abbruzzese told Il Messaggero (via AFP): "With great joy and surprise, we discovered that even thieves have a heart".

The 51-year-old added that he plans to give the returned presents to children in January.

"These words have moved me and I would like to thank these people who, despite the heavy blow of the theft, have given me back my smile."

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