China Scene: West

Burglar robs, bullies, coaxes and courts victim

A woman surnamed Guo, resident in Muojiang Hani autonomous county, Yunnan province, was astounded recently when the felon that had broken into her home and stolen cash and personal information asked her to be his girlfriend.

After robbing Guo, the thief left her a note warning her not to go to the police, and promising to give her belongings back - at a price. Guo reported the entire matter to local police.