In a bizarre turn of events, a Twitter user shared the screenshot of an email that he received from a person who stole his laptop, from his own email account. Not only this, but in a considerate gesture, the thief also sent the man his important research proposal and offered to email any other important files that he needed.

Moreover, the thief took the opportunity to even reveal the reason behind the act and claimed they only did so as they were “struggling to make ends meet.” The incident was shared by a Twitter user named God Guluva, who while sharing the screenshot wrote in the caption, “They stole my laptop last night and they sent me an email using my email, I have mixed emotions now,” and ended with a distressing emoticon.

In the mail, whose subject line reads, “Sorry for the laptop,” the thief wrote, “Bro Howzit, I know I stole your laptop yesterday. I needed the money as I have been struggling to make ends meet. I see that you were busy with a research proposal, I have attached it, and if (there) are any other files that you need please alert me before Monday 12.00 since I have found a customer. Once again ngiyacolisa bro.”