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Court rejects burglar's plea for leniency
(China Daily)
Updated: 2009-07-30 09:05

A man accused of burglary begged the court for forgiveness, saying he wanted to take the civil services examination.

Chen, 33, allegedly sneaked into the Hefei University of Technology and stole a purse carrying an ID card and debit card in April.

The password of the debit card was the victim's date of birth mentioned in the ID. Chen withdrew 1,500 yuan ($220) from the account, and was arrested soon.

Chen returned the amount to the victim.

Denying leniency, the court sentenced Chen to six months in prison.

(Dajiang Evening News)