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In The Big Number, detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith are on the day watch of the robbery detail when they receive a call about a bank robbery in progress. Arriving at the scene, they find that the bandit has already escaped, leaving behind a chaotic scene and a terrified bank staff. The detectives quickly assess the situation, noting the use of a sawed-off shotgun, which suggests that this is not the work of an amateur but rather a seasoned criminal.
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