In the evening, Mark and Jan were interrogating the thief. Jan said, "Well, Andy, it seems you're staying with us for a long time. Tell us what we want so you can go back to your home."
He sighed, "You caught me stealing. What more do you want?"
He replied in a sharp tone: Do you really think that you are here because of a ridiculous theft! Your young man is in big trouble, you are accused of the murder of a high school student and identity theft.
His eyes widened in fear, so Jan continued: We finally got your attention, today's generation is irresponsible and reckless, now tell us why did you kill her?
He replied with tension and fear: I... I... I didn't kill anyone... All I do is steal identities and nothing more...
He interrupted him, "You were the last to see her, so you are the main suspect in the case."
Mark continued: As you were one of the suspects in the previous crimes that took place during the past month and the current one, do you have an explanation? Why are you associated with these crimes if you're not the killer?
He raised his handcuffed hands on the table and begged them with frightened and anxious looks to justify his actions: I was stealing people's wallets, but one day someone told me that my hands were light and that I should use them to help my mother, he told me to steal the IDs and sent them to him, then I get Money, I didn't believe what he said at first, but he was right. Every time I steal someone's identity; I get a sum of money in return. Only this is what I did. I don't know anything about those crimes. It was the only way to help my mother and get out of that worn out building. Do you know the kind of people we've met so far because of that apartment building?
Jan looked in the mirror and said to those behind it: Know more about this person, and check who submitted a report about the loss of his identity.
Mark got up, with a slight reprimand: It wasn't the only way, but you chose the easiest way, to save yourself you trampled on the lives of others.
Then he left the interrogation room, Jan looked at him and then turned his eyes to the accused, saying he collected the files to get out: You will stay here until we complete the investigation procedures.
Monday, 20th April
The next day, the team members entered the conference room to review the latest developments in the case, everyone sat on both sides of the table and was chaired by the Commander, Zhao took out some papers saying: We have checked Andy's call log and it matches what he said, He was communicating with someone Four times a month but from prepaid phones they can't be tracked.
Kyle added: As for the money he received directly, he doesn't have an account in the bank...
The commander interrupted him, saying in an angry tone: So, did you not get anything?
Mark: You and your hot-tempered! ... (coughed after seeing his angry looks and continued): We were able to get the license plate number of the car that Andy went to, after searching, we came to the identification of the owner of the vehicle that he is a man named Aran, 50 years old, he is the head of the customer service department at The bank, lives in an upscale neighborhood, has a wife and child.
Jan turned his gaze to Zhao, "Have there been any reports of loss of identity?"
He answered as he took out the papers: Yes, the four victims filed reports of losing their identities...
Zhao continued, "There is a new report on a report that came out yesterday evening, it was submitted by a young woman named Jane."
Jan stared at him, surprised: It was the girl who had been robbed...
Zhao continued: The strange thing is that the reports were all from the same area.
Mark added, "So Andy steals and Aran kills."
Jan said, "Andy was just a shield to protect Aran from suspicion, who would have thought that this person was a serial killer."
The commander looked at them and said: We will determine later whether he was a serial killer or not, we must search for that girl and bring Aran here for interrogation.
The two investigators entered the bank and headed to the information desk. Jan asked the employee, saying: Hello, we are from the police department. We came to see Aran, the head of the customer service department. Where is his office?
The employee showed them and then they headed to his office, where he was doing some paperwork besides helping him in an unsuitable situation, Jan knocked on the door and then they came in: Mr. Aran We from the police station want to talk to you? Do you have a minute?
They straightened and arranged the papers. While the two investigators were exchanging amazement looks between them, the assistant came out and sat down to talk to him: What's the matter, Detective? How can I help you?
Jan replied sharply and in his tone some sarcasm: It seems that the head of the customer service department needs special services!
Surprised by his response, he turned his back and coughed to hide his tension, then Mark asked him: Can you tell us where you were yesterday evening, on Saturday, 18th of this month?
He exclaimed as he tried to avoid the answer: I don't... (silenced when he saw their sharp expression, then continued): Fortunately, I am an organized person and write everything.
He got up and went to his office and got his tablet and came back to sit in front of them, then he said: Oh yes, on Saturday we had a party honoring the retirees at seven in the evening, and the party ended late and then I went home directly.
Jan stares at him sharply: Pensioners party? Is there anyone who can confirm your statement?
He replied: Everyone who was at the party that night, Detective.
Mark took out some pictures from his pocket and said: What about the presence of your car in this area, which is an hour and a half from the party venue, can you explain your presence in that area, or did you forget to write it down in your plans?
Tension was evident on his features, and his defense began to budge. He added, "You have gone to that area often?" What is your reason for going there?
Jan got up and said, "Okay, you can finish your answer at the police station."
Aran fell on his knees and moaned, "Okay, please! I went to that area because that guy kept blackmailing me and taking money from me. He was threatening me with gambling, and he had photos of me with my assistant saying that he would expose me in front of my boss and my wife, I went there to give him the money.
Jan: Blackmail!
Mark received a text sent by Kyle saying, "Andy has just been released due to lack of evidence."
Then he said: This means that he invented this story!
After four o'clock a taxi stopped in front of the building and Sarah got off, muttering, grumbling: I can't believe I forgot my phone!
She entered the building, but she did not find the lady or the guard, said: This is strange. I haven't seen Mrs. Valen since she left yesterday... (a card placed on the reception desk caught her attention, and she was astonished): It is Jane's ID! But why is it here?
She heard footsteps and voices coming from the inner room, so she ran up the stairs and waited to see who would come out. She saw Andy coming out in front of the security guard. Then their voices rose, and anger seemed to be visible on Andy. She came back and said to herself, "This is strange. Didn't they arrest him?"
The guard turned towards the stairs, and she quickly went upstairs and entered her apartment, and then came out pretending that she did not see anything. The guard saw her and said: Miss Sarah! When did you come back?
She smiled: A while ago, I forgot my phone. Good day, Mr. Gon.
She went out and called a taxi, the guard's expression changed, then he sat behind his device and checked the previous recordings, then smiled maliciously and went upstairs again.
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