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In the episode Blue Serge Suit from Richard Diamond, Private Detective, the story begins with Richard Diamond, a witty and resourceful private detective, who is struggling with a lack of business. His routine is interrupted when David Barr, the owner of a high-end men's haberdashery, walks into his office seeking help. Barr explains that his store has been the target of unusual thefts, starting with a single blue serge suit and escalating to the complete theft of all blue serge material from his shop. The bizarre nature of these crimes piques Diamond's interest, and he agrees to take on the case.
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