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21st precinct, Sergeant Burns. What do you mean you were robbed? Oh, broke into your apartment. Well, where is this? 761? What apartment number? Was that B or C? You are in the muster room at the 21st precinct, the nerve center. A call is coming through. You will follow the action taken pursuant to that call from this minute until the final call. The action taken pursuant to that call from this minute until the final report is written in the 124 room at the 21st precinct. Ye…

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Synopsis

In the gripping episode titled Case of the Fall from 21st Precinct, the narrative unfolds within the bustling precinct of New York City. Captain Frank Kennelly and his team are called into action when a burglar, Roy Rustin, is apprehended and makes a shocking claim: a police officer has stolen his loot during the arrest. The episode begins with the routine operations of the precinct, showcasing the daily grind of police work and the myriad of calls that flood in.

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Everett Sloane

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CBS

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  • Audio from Internet Archive (OTRR_21st_Precinct_Singles). Curated by OTRR. Goldie does not claim ownership of this broadcast.
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21st Precinct 53-10-27 (017) Case of the Fall.mp3

21st Precinct, Episode 17

Case of the Fall

Tuesday, October 27, 1953 · 27:00

21st Precinct, Episode 17

Case of the Fall

Tuesday, October 27, 1953 · 27:00

Summary

A burglar claims a police officer stole his loot after being apprehended. The precinct investigates the accusation, raising questions about integrity and trust within the force.

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  • 1953 — BCPA Flight 304 DC-6 crashes near San Francisco.
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