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Ladies and gentlemen, the story you are about to hear is true. The names have been changed to protect the innocent. You're a detective sergeant. You're assigned to robbery detail. You get a call from the San Diego Police Department that three hold-up men have fought to be heading for your city. You know they're armed. You know they're dangerous. Your job, get them. Dragnet, the documented drama of an actual crime. For the next 30 minutes, in cooperation with the Los Angeles…

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In the episode titled The Big Scrapbook from Dragnet, the story begins with a call to the robbery detail in Los Angeles regarding three armed men who have just executed a daring heist at a hotel in San Diego. The detectives are informed that these men are dangerous and likely heading towards their city, setting the stage for a tense investigation. The stakes are high as the detectives know they must act swiftly to prevent further crimes.

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This story returned to the dial 2 more times · The Big Scrapbook

  • Apr261953

    Dragnet

    The Big Scrapbook

    Apr 26 · Ep 201

  • May11956

    Dragnet

    The Big Scrapbook

    May 1 · Ep 350

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Dragnet, Episode 350

The Big Scrapbook

Tuesday, May 1, 1956 · 25:41

Dragnet, Episode 350

The Big Scrapbook

Tuesday, May 1, 1956 · 25:41

Summary

Detectives in Los Angeles receive a call about three armed robbers fleeing from San Diego after a hotel heist. Their mission is to track down the criminals before they can strike again.

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