Great Western Village.
On the way there, Zeng Ping had contacted the local police station. The officers from the police station contacted the village chief to assist Team Two in the arrest.
Tian Li rushed to Great Western Village with the search warrant and summons, and Zeng Ping ordered the arrest.
Under the village chief's lead, Han Bin and the others rushed to Meng Jingdong's house.
"Village Chief Chen, what's the situation with Meng Jingdong's family? How is he?" Zeng Ping asked.
"I'm not very familiar with Meng Jingdong. I'm from the same generation as his father. Their family isn't very well off. Old Chen is a rather honest person, and I've never heard of Meng Jingdong doing anything wrong."
Village Chief Chen was in his fifties and had slicked-back hair. He revealed a curious expression. "Captain Zeng, what did Meng Jingdong do?"
"We have rules. It's not convenient to reveal the details of the case. I hope you can understand."
"I understand, I understand, but …" Village Chief Chen hesitated.
"Village Chief Chen, if there's anything, just say it. Don't worry too much," Zeng Ping encouraged him.
"Meng Jingdong has a situation. I wonder if you guys know about it?"
"What's the situation?"
"His legs aren't very good," Village Chief Chen said.
"He can drive even if his legs aren't good?" Tian Li asked in return.
"His left leg is crippled, but his right leg is fine. He walks with a limp, but it doesn't affect him much when he drives," Village Chief Chen said.
Meng Jingdong's house was located in the south of the village. It looked very old, with only two rooms in the north and one in the south. There was a metal gate on the east side, and a van could be seen parked inside.
Knock, knock, knock … Village Chief Chen knocked hard on the door.
"Who is it?"
"I'm Chen Weijun."
An old lady in her sixties walked out. Her hair was a little white, her body was a little hunched, and she was very thin. She revealed a fawning expression.
"Village Chief Chen, why are you here?"
"Is your son at home?" Chen Weijun asked.
"Jingdong is at home. Why are you looking for him?" the old lady asked.
"These are comrades from the Public Security Bureau. They are looking for your Jingdong to understand the situation," Chen Weijun said.
The old lady revealed a look of surprise. "Why are you looking for my Jingdong? What happened? "
"Old lady, don't worry. I just want to ask some questions," Zeng Ping comforted her.
"This …" The old lady had never seen much of the world. When she heard that the police were looking for her son, she panicked.
"Mother, who's here?" At this moment, a man's voice sounded from inside.
Then, a man limped out, followed by a four or five-year-old girl. She had a ponytail and was thin and dark.
"Are you Meng Jingdong?" Zeng Ping asked.
"I am. Are you looking for me?" Meng Jingdong was a little surprised.
"We're from the Criminal Police Unit." Zeng Ping showed his police ID.
"Police comrade, why are you looking for me?" Meng Jingdong seemed a little nervous.
"We suspect that you are involved in a theft, and we would like to invite you back to the police station to assist in the investigation."
"Burglary! How could I … "
Meng Jingdong raised his eyebrows, widened his eyes, and opened his mouth slightly.
This was a classic expression of surprise.
Han Bin had been observing him. Meng Jingdong's expression was one of surprise, not fear. This meant that he really didn't know beforehand and didn't think that he was involved in the theft.
Of course, this didn't mean that he wasn't involved at all. It was also possible that he had lent out his van, and someone had used his van to commit the crime without him knowing.
These were all Han Bin's speculations, and he had to rely on the evidence.
"This is a search warrant. We want to search your house. I hope you can cooperate." Zeng Ping waved his hand and led his men into Meng Jingdong's house.
Meng Jingdong's yard was in a dilapidated state. There was only a meter-wide brick road, and it was surrounded by muddy ground with some vegetables planted. There were also some old things piled up against the wall.
"Police comrade, there must be a misunderstanding. Look at my legs. How could I be there to steal?" Meng Jingdong said.
"We came to your house to investigate the case and prove your innocence," Zeng Ping said.
"But this case really has nothing to do with me." Meng Jingdong was a little anxious.
"My father is a good person," the little girl beside him shouted.
"Little girl, uncle also believes that your father is a good person, but uncle is a police officer, and I have my own responsibilities. Please believe uncle, I will definitely investigate this matter." Zeng Ping squatted down and touched the little girl's head.
The little girl shrank back, as if she was afraid.
Han Bin kept walking around the van, carefully observing it. "Meng Jingdong, have you ever lent this van to someone else?"
"No," Meng Jingdong said with certainty.
"Think carefully before you say anything."
"I really haven't."
Meng Jingdong shook his head. "I'm not afraid of you laughing at me, but this is the only valuable thing in my house. I usually treat it like a treasure, so how could I bear to lend it to someone else?"
After a while, Li Hui, Tian Li, Zhao Ming, and Sun Xiaopeng finished their search and came over to report to Zeng Ping. They didn't find any tools or batteries.
"Meng Jingdong, come with us." Zeng Ping showed him the warrant.
"Captain Zeng, I'm really innocent."
"Then all the more you should cooperate with us, so that we can prove your innocence," Zeng Ping advised.
"Officer, you can't take my son away. My husband is sick and bedridden, and I can't do much work. My daughter-in-law has left, so the family is counting on him." The old lady wiped her tears and begged.
"Meng Jingdong, we don't want to make things too ugly, so we hope you can cooperate and come with us," Zeng Ping said.
Meng Jingdong looked at his mother, then at his daughter, and said helplessly, "I'll go with you."
"Dad, I don't want you to go, I don't want …" The little girl hugged Meng Jingdong's leg and cried.
"Be good, Qiqi. Dad is fine, and he will be back soon. Listen to grandma at home," Meng Jingdong coaxed with red eyes.
"Let's go." Zeng Ping made an inviting gesture, but he didn't put handcuffs on Meng Jingdong.
When Han Bin and the others brought Meng Jingdong out of the main door, they heard a cry from the yard. "The police took Dad away. The police are bad guys, sob sob …"
Everyone felt bad when they heard it.
The little girl was dark and skinny. She couldn't be considered cute, but she was even more pitiful.
On the way back, the car was silent.
After a long time, Li Hui sighed. "Sigh … this family is really pitiful."
"I hope Meng Jingdong isn't involved in the theft, or else …" Tian Li was at a loss for words as she thought of the dark and skinny girl.
"This Lu B3Q15V van appeared near the stolen base station three times. How can it not be related to the case?" Li Hui's feelings were complicated.
Ceng Ping's expression was solemn. After pondering for a long time, he ordered,
After pondering for a long time, he instructed, "Tian Li, when we get back to the station, bring Zhao Ming and Sun Xiaopeng to continue checking the surveillance cameras. See if this van appeared near the other stolen base stations."
"Han Bin, Li Hui, the two of you are in charge of interrogating Meng Jingdong. Don't make overly subjective judgments because of external factors and affect the trial."
"Yes," the three of them answered.
Zeng Ping reminded again, "Remember, everything depends on evidence."
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