A bemused shop owner has received an anonymous letter and a £100 in cash to apologise for his sign being stolen 15 years ago. He explained that the day after the theft he had 'turned up in the morning' and the 'big yellow temporary sign' was gone. Flower Pot Bandit' grabbing the LED-lit decoration from a garden table and sauntering away. 'Yours sincerely sorry, The Flower Pot Bandit. Mr Barber, 55, says he found the whole situation 'hilarious' and has now asked his brewers to create a new beer called 'The Flower Pot Bandit'.

Source: Daily Mail March 25, 2026 01:02 UTC