The "Meal Robbery" gang of four was finally apprehended.
The last to be caught was Jiang Baohong, who was beaten with a broom by Li Weiwei before being subdued and taken away. The incident was significant enough to shock the entire city, but the shock was quickly replaced by fear. Petty theft was something people had heard of, but such a brazen home invasion robbery was unheard of.
Families with children left alone at home were particularly anxious. Whether living in apartment buildings or courtyard homes, neighbors banded together. This was when the value of good neighbors truly shone.
As the saying goes, "Distant relatives are not as helpful as close neighbors." Everyone kept an eye out for one another, making it difficult for criminals to strike.
That year, the public security in the city improved significantly.
