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Mr. Goon has gone on holiday and the town has a new policeman. While the Five Find‑Outers—Fatty, Larry, Daisy, Pip, and Bets—play their usual games, they encounter a puzzling mystery: the safe at the local theatre has been robbed. The top suspect is Boysie, the pantomime cat, but the children are not convinced.
The story follows the Find‑Outers as they try to uncover the real thief, questioning surrounding suspects and putting their detective skills to the test.
Through clever investigation and youthful teamwork, the children aim to solve the heist before the new policeman discovers the truth.
First publish date: 1990
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Cozy Mystery
Authors: Enid Blyton
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