A woman whose car was attacked by thieves who smashed its windows has reacted in a thoughtful way, posting a sign offering to help those who committed the act.
Sam De Sillery's car was targeted during a two-day spree which also saw seven of her neighbours counting the costs of similar attacks on their vehicles.
The 28-year-old single mother, from Perth in Australia, wrote a large sign with marker pen and put it up outside her house.
She shared it with her Facebook followers , joking that she might need some help with her spelling.
The sign read: "For those who keep breaking into my car, and keep smashing my neighbour's car windows , we are all doing it tough," she wrote.
"If it's food that you need, I will feed you. If you need warmth I have rugs, but most of all I can be your friend."
She told WA Today that it was a real, heartfelt offer: "I know it's hard to find work and there are a lot of people doing it really tough.
"I'm a single mum, so I know how tough it is and I get by through sharing food and support from family and friends.
"So instead of being angry I decided to put the sign up because I thought maybe I could help."
She admitted that the attacks had led many residents to leave their doors unlocked because the cost of replacing windows was so high.
One of her neighbours had a hose stolen from their garage which, she said, would sell for very little and showed that the crimes were petty. That is what inspired her to offer a helping hand.
Her Facebook page has been full of praise for the move, with April Bryant posting: "Love this."
"Your humanity and generosity to those who seek reward is to be applauded," added Anne Nicholson.
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