Authentic Police Cases #30

When a safe-cracking crew guns down a watchman during a heist at the Alco Tool and Die Works, detectives Al Kenyon and Jim Belfort of the Safe and Loft Squad face a ruthless, methodical gang that leaves no fingerprints and no obvious leads. An Inspector's clever misdirection sets a trap, but the criminals' paranoia—and a chance encounter on the street—threaten to unravel everything before the noose can tighten. Based on authentic police records, this 1953 case shows how persistence and coordinated teamwork wear down even the most calculating crooks.

When a slick con man named Nelson Drumm offers Anton Vesher and his young bride Marie a sure path to riches through horse racing "tips," Anton's instincts scream danger—but his devoted wife is enchanted by the promise of easy wealth. As Vesher hands over his hard-earned life savings from forty years of running a grocery store, he discovers that Drumm's winning streak may be built on something far more sinister than genuine expertise. A cautionary tale about how trust in the wrong person can unravel everything.

Larry Weldon has mastered the art of fitting into high society—expensive clothes, golf games, Wall Street connections—but his real skill lies in scaling buildings and stealing jewels as the elusive Cat Burglar. Working both sides of the coin, he uses his bond salesman cover to scout wealthy victims and gather intelligence on their security before striking at night. But as his crimes pile up over more than a year and danger becomes his drug, the carefully constructed double life begins to unravel.