China Scene: North

Crook gets instant return trip to prison

A young but hardened crook was quickly sent back to prison after he stole his parents' money.

Zheng Wuju, 22, was released from prison last summer for various crimes in Yanqing district, Beijing. After his release, he stole 2,200 yuan ($322) that was to be used for his sick father's medical expenses, along with a bankbook that showed their savings.