Two women in Jingdezhen, Jiangxi, forcibly opened a residential gate and entered a private courtyard to steal loquats, bringing their own collection baskets. Surveillance footage captured the act.

Social Context

Under China’s Civil Code, unauthorized entry into private residences—even without theft—constitutes infringement of privacy rights (Article 1032). Theft of fruit from enclosed yards falls under Article 264 of the Criminal Law, with prosecution thresholds varying by locality; Jiangxi courts treat repeat or organized cases seriously.

Safety Tip

Install visible security signage and motion-activated lighting to deter opportunistic trespassing in residential compounds.