Robber leaves apology note at convenience store 11 years after robbing it at gunpoint

The InterAsian Market and Deli, which was robbed about 11 years ago.

WHEN is it too late to apologise? Never, if you find the right words.

A former robber and drug addict has delivered a heartfelt apology note to a store he robbed at gunpoint - more than a decade after the crime. You can read the full note below.

An unidentified man walked into the InterAsian Market and Deli in the US city of Nashville last week, WSMV reports.

The man insisted that the clerks take an envelope. Inside they found a handwritten apology and $400 in cash.
"He was really insistent that we take this, that we have to take this," said Somboon Wu, son of the store's owner.
"Obviously, he's got a great heart. He just got caught up in a bad situation," he said.
In his note, the robber claimed to have entered the store "about 11 or 12 years ago" with a gun, before picking up a six pack of beer and stealing roughly $300 from the register.
"I hope you will accept this money and find forgiveness. Peace be with you," the note read.
Mr Wu told WSMV the letter proves people can change.
"We just want to let him know if he's watching, wherever life takes you, we forgive you for what you did," Mr Wu said.

The robber’s full apology note.