article_snippet: And it was just the beginning of remarkable banter which culminated in the apologetic thief returning a swag of stolen goods - including handbags and identity cards - to Kate McDonald, 20, and her four friends.
article_snippet: As the conversation continued, the crook began to reconsider. '
article_snippet: (the robber was) so funny.
article_snippet: We became friends and (the robber) became quite remorseful of the fact (the robber'd) taken all We stuff. '
article_snippet: Following a phone conversation, The criminal informed the women
article_snippet: We just didn't imagine The criminal would actually reply'.
highlights_snippet: Soon afterwards, the thief expressed regret: 'U sound hot