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Case File · Detective · No. 017

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The Missing Manuscript

6 min

A rare 19th-century manuscript valued at $200,000 has vanished from the Harwick Public Library's locked Special Collections room. The theft was discovered at 4:00 PM by the head librarian. Four people had authorized access to the room today, and the security log shows it was accessed twice after opening.

Subject

The Aldren Manuscript

A handwritten 1847 journal attributed to poet Eleanor Aldren, on loan from a private collector and due to be returned tomorrow.

The suspects

  • Nora WhitfieldHead Librarian
  • Dale OsgoodArchive Technician
  • Irene SalcedoAcademic Researcher
  • Felix DrummondLibrary IT Contractor

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