Chapter 396 Alarm
Police Detective Agency.
Deputy Director's Office.
"Boom..." Luke knocked on the office door.
"Come in."
Luke enters the office and sees Red holding a pot of freshly brewed coffee.
Rett laughed, "Did you come in by smell?"
Luke sat down by the sofa, "It would be even better with donuts."
Rett shook his head, and poured Luke a cup of coffee from the coffee pot, "Don't tell me you came here specially for afternoon tea."
Luke took a sip of coffee, "It tastes good.
I'm here to report on work. "
"Is there any progress in the investigation of the two homicides?"
"Yes, we found some new leads.
Do you know about the robbery case of the Getty Museum painting? "
"I heard, does it matter?"
"We found that the murdered police officer Jens Jauregui rented a warehouse, and found $200,000 in cash and a floor plan of the Getty Museum in the warehouse, as well as a distribution map of security personnel and facilities.
According to Jens Jorregui’s partner, Jens Jorregui has been working as a part-time security guard at the Getty Museum for the last three months.
Now that Jens Jauregui is dead and the Getty painting has been stolen, I suspect there may be some connection between the two. "
"Have you found out the source of the 200,000 US dollars?" Reid frowned slightly. If it was a bank deposit, it was probably legitimate income, and it was also checked by the tax bureau, but it was hard to say 200,000 US dollars in cash.
"No, his fiancée doesn't know about the money either."
Rett stood up, paced back and forth in the office, "Do you think that 200,000 yuan is stolen money?"
Luke said, "It's hard to say."
"There is no one else here, so what do you think?"
"According to our investigation, Jens Jauregui and his fiancée decided to get married in the summer of 23. He wanted to give his fiancée an unforgettable wedding, which required a lot of money.
Jens Jauregui went to the Getty Museum as a part-time security guard precisely because he didn't have enough money.
Assuming that Jens Jauregui had the $200,000 in cash at the time, he didn't have to worry about the wedding expenses at all.
So, my guess is that the $200,000 has just been acquired.
Plus, normal people rarely store $200,000 in cash in a warehouse, which is neither safe nor common sense.
Unless there is something wrong with the money, it cannot be deposited in the bank. "Luke paused and continued,
"There is also the floor plan and security distribution map of the Getty Museum stored in his warehouse. These materials are very detailed. What does a part-time security guard do with these things?
These evidences make people have to suspect that he may have contacted the suspect who robbed the oil painting. "
Luke didn't make it clear, but Reid already understood what he meant. Jens Jauregui was probably also one of the suspects in the oil painting theft. He took advantage of the convenience of working as a security guard in the museum to obtain the museum's plan drawings and Security map.
And the $200,000 in cash may be the stolen money that the robbery gang bought him.
Rett said, "Your analysis makes sense, but Jens Jauregui was shot to death on the night of the 25th, and the oil painting was robbed in the early morning of the 30th.
Even if there was an internal strife between them, it should have occurred after the oil painting was snatched. Why did the suspects kill Jens Jauregui in advance? "
Luke replied, "This is indeed a suspicious point, and there is no clear evidence at present, but from the clues we have investigated, Jens Jauregui is by no means the kind of hopeless person.
I speculate that he may have gone astray because he was short of money at the beginning and could not think about it for a while, and told the robbery gang about the security situation of the Getty Museum.
As a result, he received $200,000 in cash, enough money for his wedding.
At this time, the robbery gang may have made new demands, for example, to let him participate in the robbery plan, but Jens Jauregui refused.
He has a fiancée and a stable job, and he doesn't want to get too deep.
But once something is done, it is difficult to turn back. The robbery gang will not allow someone to quit midway, and they may kill people to avoid leaking the news.
These are just my analysis and lack sufficient evidence. "
The killing of a police officer can easily arouse the hatred of other police officers. After Jens Jauregui was killed, many people regarded him as a hero who protected the city. At this time, they found negative evidence of him, and he may even be the one who robbed the oil painting. one of the suspects.
At this time, you must be cautious, otherwise it may cause unnecessary trouble.
Rett said, "Investigate according to your ideas, but don't draw conclusions. Before there is not enough evidence, don't easily doubt your colleagues."
"I see."
Rett drank the remaining half cup of coffee in one gulp, "I'm going to ask which department is responsible for the investigation of the oil painting robbery."
…
Southern Precinct, Night Detective Division.
The location of the robbery of the oil painting was located in the Southern Branch, and this case was also handled by the Night Detective Department of the Southern Branch.
Luke brought Porter to the Southern Bureau to understand the situation.
The person responsible for the reception is still Detective Dave Gary. Before Luke took over, he was also the one who received the murder of Jens Jauregui.
After meeting, Potter greeted, "Davao, long time no see."
"Hey Potter, you're finally back, how's it going in the Robbery and Murder Division?"
Potter smiled, "Trust me, it's super exciting."
Davao shook hands with Porter, "Welcome home."
Porter glanced around and said with emotion, "To be honest, it feels pretty good."
Dave Gary invited the two into the meeting room, "Captain Luke, I heard that you want to know about the Getty Museum oil painting robbery."
"Yes, I suspect that Jens Jauregui's death is most likely related to the painting robbery."
Dave Galli spread his hands, "But Jens Jauregui had already been killed when the painting robbery happened. Could it be a mistake?"
Luke said, "According to our knowledge, Jens Jauregui had been working as a part-time security guard at the Getty Museum before he was killed, and we also found some clues related to the robbery in the warehouse he leased.
Judging from the available evidence, his death is likely to be related to the oil painting robbery.
The purpose of our coming here today is to understand the situation of the oil painting robbery and see if the two cases have common clues, which may be helpful for the detection of the case. "
Porter said, "Davao, tell us about the oil painting robbery. We can exchange clues and information, which will also help your investigation."
Dave Galli hesitated for a moment, then said, "At about 1 am on December 30, the oil painting was transported from the Getty Museum to the Henryton Bank. At about 1:30, the transport truck drove to the Polley Building on Fall Street. The road was put up with a construction sign, and the transporter stopped.
Subsequently, the car suddenly turned off, and the communication equipment of the three security personnel responsible for the transportation also failed.
The transportation team saw two heavily armed nuns coming from the corner of the street. They also heard the sound of a car, and guessed that there might be accomplices.
One of the nuns is still carrying a bazooka, and the glass of the transporter is bulletproof, but it can't protect against this big guy.
Then, three transport team members got out of the cab under the threat of four nuns. They opened the back door of the transport vehicle and snatched ten oil paintings. "
Luke asked, "Why is it shipping in the early morning? Shouldn't it be shipping during the day?"
"It was requested by the Getty Museum. The museum received a threatening letter some time ago. Some people claimed to steal Van Gogh's oil paintings, so they deliberately changed the transportation route and time.
Unexpectedly, he was still targeted by the robbers. "
"Just now you said why the car stalled and the communication failed?"
"The robbers were very professional. They used an electromagnetic pulse to cause the car to stall, and the transport team could not drive away.
As for the communication failure, they probably used shielding equipment. The transport team members could not spread the news that the car was robbed, and the police and security company could not provide immediate support.
This is also the reason why the robbers were able to escape smoothly. "
"The three transportation team members only saw four."
"Are there any women among the four robbers?"
"I don't know. The four of them were all wearing black nun robes and nun masks. It was very dark, and the transportation team couldn't tell them apart in that situation."
"Have you found any clues about the robbers?"
Dave Gary shook his head, "Not yet.
They are very cunning. It is definitely not the first time they have committed a crime. They probably have a criminal record, and they may have come from other places. "
Luke stared at Dave Gary, and asked, "Why would the robbers know the route and time of the oil painting convoy?"
"We also want to know and are still investigating."
Luke said, "Can you make a copy of the dossier?"
"I can't decide this, I have to report to the higher authorities."
"Then give me the information of the 3 transportation team members, I want to chat with them."
"no problem."
…
After leaving the South Bureau.
Luke asked Potter on the side, "What do you think?"
Porter looked back at the building of the Southern Branch, "I feel that Davao... doesn't seem to want to cooperate with us very much, but he doesn't want to offend us. It's very contradictory."
Luke also had a similar feeling. Through the conversation just now, he felt that Dave Gary should be hiding something.
This is not difficult to understand. After all, they belong to different departments. Everyone hopes that the case can be solved in their own hands. What's more, the oil painting robbery is related to a reward of 2 million US dollars, so that Dave Gary will unreservedly reveal the clues of the case. It's unrealistic to tell Luke.
If you want to know more clues about the painting robbery, you can apply for a joint investigation and ask the Southern Bureau to transfer the case to the Robbery and Murder Division. related to the painting robbery.
In addition, with a reward of 2 million US dollars, the night shift detective department of the Southern Branch may not be willing to hand over the case.
Who would not be greedy for this piece of fat.
Even, maybe in their eyes, the Robbery and Murder Division came for the reward of 2 million US dollars, and they would naturally have conflicting thoughts in their hearts.
It is up to Luke to investigate more clues about the oil painting robbery.
He plans to start with the three transport team members. These three people have had direct contact with the robbers and may be able to provide some valuable clues.
According to the information of the three transportation team members, Luke first found Dolly White, the leader of the three-person transportation team, and he was also the specific person in charge of escorting the oil painting.
Dolly White's house is not far from the Southern Branch, only about ten minutes' drive away.
According to the data, Dolly White is a 35-year-old white man, unmarried, who used to be an army soldier, and joined a security company after retiring.
Luke found his home according to the address. It was a gray bungalow with a small yard and neatly manicured lawn. A dark blue pickup truck was parked in front of the garage.
Luke observed the surrounding situation, Potter went to the door and knocked, "Dong Dong."
After a while, the door opened.
A strong white man in his thirties stood at the door, looked at Luke and asked, "Who are you?"
Porter showed his police badge and introduced, "I am Detective Potter from the First Squadron of the Robbery and Murder Division, and this is our Captain Li.
We're here to investigate the Getty Museum painting robbery. "
"Is there a problem?"
"Are you Dolly White?"
"it's me."
"We want to make a note for you."
"Do you know Inspector Jada Landis? He's already taken notes for me."
"I don't know the Detective Jada Landis you mentioned. We are different departments. The Los Angeles Police Department attaches great importance to this case."
"I understand that the Getty Museum has offered a reward of 2 million U.S. dollars. If it were me, I would pay much attention to it." Dolly White stepped aside, "Come in."
Dolly White led the two into the living room and motioned for them to sit on the sofa, "What do you want to drink?"
"No, we'll leave after a few words."
"It's okay, I want to drink anyway, how about black tea?"
"OK."
Dolly White entered the dining room and came out with a teapot in his hand. He enthusiastically poured tea for Luke and Potter, and also poured himself a cup.
Dolly White looked at Luke, "Are you the captain?"
Luke asked back, "Isn't it like?"
"No, just a little young."
Porter said, "Although Captain Li is young, he has solved many major cases and is the most powerful police detective in Los Angeles.
none of them. "
Dolly White took a sip of black tea and put down the teacup, "Very well, it seems that this robbery case is expected to be solved."
Luke didn't talk nonsense, and asked directly, "Mr. Dolly White, in the early morning of December 30, were you responsible for escorting the ten oil paintings from the Getty Museum to Henryton Bank?"
"Yes, there are three of us."
"Who made the **** route?"
"Our security company has been cooperating with the Getty Museum for a long time. The **** route has been established long ago, but there are different plans. This time, we chose plan C."
"Where was the attack on you?"
"Fore Street is less than 100 meters away from Polly Building."
"How many robbers were there?"
"I only saw four."
"Did your three escorts not resist?"
"No, their firepower is very strong, and the three of us are surrounded. If we don't get out of the car as they ordered, we will definitely be blown away by rockets.
We will do our best to protect the escorted goods, but we will not die in vain if there is no chance of winning. Dolly White held the teacup in both hands and sighed, "I don't know if they still have accomplices. At that time...
I must be responsible to my fellow man.
If I had made the wrong choice at the time, not only would it have killed me, but it would have killed my two partners as well.
They still have families, and relatives waiting for them to go back and reunite..."
"Boom..."
Right at this moment, there was a knock on the door outside.
"Sorry, I'll go take a look." Dolly White put down the black tea cup, got up and walked to the door.
He opened the door, and there were two uniformed patrolmen standing outside, "Are you Mr. Dolly White?"
"Yes."
"Did you call the police just now?"
"it's me."
"What happened?"
"Ah... the situation is a bit complicated. Just now, two people who claimed to be from the robbery and murder department came to the door, but I'm not sure if they are real policemen. I want you to confirm."
"Where are they?"
Dolly White pointed behind him, "My living room."
(end of this chapter)