A gang of bus pickpockets, who had attacked a college teacher, were apprehended on Saturday in Quanzhou, in southeastern China's Fujian Province, the Chongqing News reports.

On August 26, the three-member gang attempted to steal a passenger's wallet at a bus stop but the wallet fell onto the ground and was picked up by a college teacher surnamed Li who returned it to its owner.

The gang, who were furious at the loss, took revenge on the teacher by snatching a knife from a nearby restaurant and slashing Li's leg.

After the incident occurred, local police set up a task force to track down the suspects.

The criminals were finally caught in a computer game studio. They have pleaded guilty and are currently in police custody.

(CRI October 6, 2008)