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This is your host, Adam Graham.

In a moment, we're going to bring you this week's episode of Dragnet. But first,

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And now, from April 26, 1951, here is The Big Saint.

The story you are about to hear is true.

Only the names have been changed to protect the innocent.

You're a detective sergeant.

You're assigned to auto theft detail.

A well-organized ring of car thieves begins operations in your city.

It's one of the most puzzling cases you've ever encountered.

Your job? Break it.

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