The Welcome to the great detectives of old time radio from Boise, Idaho. This is your host, Adam Graham. In a moment, we're going to bring you

this week's episode of Dragnet. But first, I do want to encourage you. If you're enjoying the

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But now from February 14, 1952, here is the big phone call.

The story you're about to hear is true.

The names have been changed to protect the innocent.

You're a detective sergeant.

You're assigned a robbery detail.

A jewelry salesman is slugged and robbed of $20,000 in precious stones.

After months of investigation, you finally discover the man responsible for the holdup.

You've got the evidence to prove him guilty.

Your job, bring him in. Dragnet, the documentary drama of an actual crime.

For the next 30 minutes in cooperation with the Los Angeles Police Department,

you will travel step by step on the side of the law

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