06.08.2026 • 33 Min.

Todays Mystery: Sergeant Joe Friday and his temporary partner investigate a string of expertly planned safe burglaries that has baffled the Los Angeles Police Department for months. After eliminating one suspect after another, a seemingly minor lead from a neighborhood repair shop finally gives the detectives the break they've been waiting for.Original Radio Broadcast Date: May 1, 1952Originating from HollywoodCast:Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe FridayHarry BartellStacey HarrisJack KruschenScript by Jim MoserMusic by Walter SchumannTechnical advice from the Office of Chief of Police, W. H. Parker, Los Angeles Police DepartmentTechnical advisors: Captain Jack Donohoe, Sergeant Marty Wynn, and Sergeant Vance BrasherSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Jeffrey, Patreon Supporter since October2023Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook.Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter@radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.