When her key broke in the ignition, a car thief saved the day
Briefly

After an unusual encounter, Cornwell found herself in a tense situation but managed to trust a stranger, who was a self-identified car thief, to help her.
Cornwell recalls the moment vividly, where a stranger offered to assist her with her broken car key: 'He said, I can help with that. I'm a car thief.' Despite her initial apprehension, the encounter turned into a foundation of trust.
The experience taught Cornwell a valuable lesson about being vulnerable and the unexpected kindness of others—qualities that shape our understanding of trust and safety.
Trusting her instinct and her father's reassurance, Cornwell allowed the man to start her car, leading to a safe journey home and a memorable story of kindness.
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