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.

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But now from October 18th,

1951, here is the big story man.

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 to burglary detail.

A dozen churches in your city are victimized by a team of experienced safe burglars.

You track the suspects for weeks.

You finally apprehend three men.

Your job?

Convict them.

Dragnet, the documented drama of an actual crime.

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