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Yunnan

Stolen items used to fund gambling

Three suspected burglars, accused of committing 197 crimes in two months, were detained in Luoping county on June 21. The trio, surnamed Zhao, Tian and Wang, allegedly ransacked their victims' homes, even stealing items such as toothpaste and cigarettes. It is estimated that more than 150,000 yuan ($22,100) worth of items were stolen, with most of the money made from selling the items having been spent on gambling.

Yunnan.cn

Anhui

Customer accuses locksmith of assault

A 60-year-old locksmith, surnamed Ye, was detained on suspicion of sexually assaulting a young woman in Tianchang on June 15. Police said Ye helped his victim, who lives alone, to open her door earlier that day after she had forgotten her keys. The victim claims she woke up to find Ye on her bed sexually assaulting her. Ye fled, but he was detained at his home the next day after police launched an investigation.

Anhuinews.com

Liaoning

Unreformed father in trouble again

A man in Dandong who is accused of stealing his daughter-in-law's necklace was detained recently after his son sought police help. The father, Zhang Shan, has served eight years and five months jail time since 2001. He sold the necklace for 4,900 yuan ($720) to buy drugs, according to police.

Liaoshen Evening News

Man inserts needles into penis

A 35-year-old man in Shenyang had to undergo surgery after inserting 15 sewing needles into his urethra. The unmarried man, who has not been named, began inserting the needles more than a year ago, but only recently felt any discomfort. He sought medical help after experiencing acute pain and finding blood in his urine. The needles varied in length from 5 to 10 centimeters.

Huashang Morning Post

Chongqing

Truck driver picks up passenger