Toilet Paper Theft Repaid At New Mexico Uni

A university graduate, apparently feeling guilty over a student prank years ago, has sent a box of toilet paper to repay his alma mater for loot taken from a dormitory.

Eastern New Mexico University received the yuletide gift box this week along with a Christmas card and written apology.

The box contained five packages of 16 rolls of two-ply, septic-safe tissue - a total of 80 rolls.

The anonymous writer apologised for stealing bathroom tissue years ago and said a new dedication to Christian faith led to the deed.

The handwritten message read: "Years ago when I was a young immature college student I took toilet paper from your dormitory as a prank.

"I apologise for that and offer this case.

"Jesus Christ has made such a difference in my life and has prompted me to repay for any sins I've done even from so long ago.

"God Bless and Merry Christmas."

It was unclear whether the gift itself was a prank. But university officials say "all is forgiven".

"We express our admiration to the anonymous donor for their integrity and character," Wendel Sloan, director of the school's media relations said.

"We never even knew that the toilet tissue was missing, but thank our graduate for doing what they thought was right."

The university said it is donating the tissue, which did not fit its bathroom dispensers, to a Christian children's home.