A man who stole two mandolins from a music store in Teaneck, New Jersey has unexpectedly returned the instruments, leaving a handwritten note behind with an apology and holiday wishes.The unusual twist unfolded after the theft occurred at a store in Teaneck on Monday. According to security camera footage, the man concealed the mandolins inside his jacket and quietly slipped out of the store without paying.Days later, the story took an unforeseen turn when the instruments were returned, accompanied by a brief, remorseful message."Sorry, I been drunk. Merry Christmas," the note read. It also included the words, "You are good man."The man has not been publicly identified, and authorities have not released further details about his return to the store or potential legal consequences. However, the act of returning the mandolins, along with his handwritten apology, has brought a surprising resolution to the theft, which had garnered attention after the store shared the incident.Both instruments, identified as mandolins, were recovered intact. The store owner, who had reviewed the footage showing the theft, received the unexpected return directly.As of Sunday, the case remains under review, but the man’s handwritten message and the return of the mandolins mark a notable conclusion to an otherwise routine theft report.