‘Determined' China thief steals 8 cars during travels to avoid cost of air ticket home
A man from northeastern China has shocked the internet after he stole eight cars and drove them on the journey home, one after the other, to avoid paying for an 'expensive' flight.
According to mainland media outlet New Yellow River, the man, surnamed Chen, is from Liaoning province and had been travelling alone in Changsha, Hunan province, in central China.
On May 31, he bought a flight ticket home for 1,500 yuan (US$200) but cancelled it, deciding it was too expensive.
An inveterate car thief, Chen reverted to his old habit.
Surveillance footage shows Chen on the road, behind the wheel of one of the stolen cars. Photo: 163.com
He entered unlocked car dealerships at night, took keys from cabinets and drove off in vehicles that were waiting to be serviced.
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