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In the episode titled The Big Signet from Dragnet, detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith are called to investigate a violent robbery at a restaurant owned by Mr. and Mrs. Reiner. The crime scene reveals that two armed bandits have brutally attacked the elderly owner, leaving him with severe injuries and stealing not only cash but also his valuable diamond signet ring. The detectives are faced with the challenge of tracking down the remaining suspect who has fled the scene, while the injured bandit lies in a hospital bed, unwilling to cooperate.
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