Im not sure why I find this item from today's Jersey Journal interesting:

Thief returns cash to free accomplice

WEST NEW YORK - A local senior citizen lost a wad of cash to a pickpocket but quickly got it back monday afternoon.

Luis Garcia, 79, told police he walked out of the Hudson United Bank on Bergenline Ave and 64th after cashing a retirement check for $1300, where he was approached by a woman asking directions to an area hospital. While talking, police said, a man appeared and got involved in the conversation.

When the discussion ended, Garcia realized his money was missing and pursued the woman to a parking lot off 63rd and Bergenline and held her there while yelling for help. The other man then suddenly reappeared and handed Garcia the $1300.

The couple then quickly left the area, police said.

Hmm.

Ok. The chances are excellent that in New York, the old man woulda got him self sliced, roughed up or worse.

Did the guy feel guilty for robbing the old man? Or didnt wanna get his woman in trouble?

I dunno, the flavor of this item is .. different.
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