On September 12th, the upscale Midtown Jewelers was robbed just before closing. The owner was tied up in the back and a tray of rare diamonds was stolen. Investigators found no sign of forced entry. Four employees were working that night. One of them planned it.
Your mission: Solve the case by answering three critical questions:
Location: Midtown Jewelers – luxury retail store downtown.
Entry: Front door, no forced entry. Alarm was disarmed.
Time of Robbery: Estimated between 8:45–8:55 p.m.
Owner Statement: Tied up with zip ties in the back. Heard one voice giving orders.
Investigator’s Note: "Alarm code was used correctly. Likely an inside job. No fingerprints on the diamond tray, suggesting gloves."
Amy Chen (Sales Associate): “We were about to close. I was in the back grabbing cleaning supplies. Heard the commotion and hid.”
Carlos Rivera (Security Guard): “Patrolled as normal. Cameras went out for 5 minutes. When they came back, everyone was gone.”
Lena Price (Manager): “I was counting the register. Carlos came to check in. Everything was fine. Then suddenly it went dark.”
Derek Moore (Jeweler): “I stayed late to finish setting a ring. I heard shouting. I bolted. I didn't see anything.”
Alarm Log: Disarmed at 8:42 p.m. using Lena’s unique code.
Security Footage: Shows Carlos at his desk. System cuts out at 8:43 p.m.
Recovered Note: Crumpled note in the trash: "Meet after close. Split 50/50."
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