China Scene: West

Neighbor threatens to take pictures of thieves

Two thieves trying to steal air conditioner parts in Xi'an, capital of Shaanxi province, failed to heed a warning to stop until a witness threatened to take their pictures.

Li Yuanshun, 65, a retiree couldn't fall asleep during the heat on Thursday night and spotted two crooks trying to steal the outdoor part of the air-conditioner.