Lydia Storm: examining a broken display case Did the thief have a glass-smashing hobby, or was it a crystal-clear plan?
he looks around so what do we know so far?
she takes notes on a small notepad Well, according to the security footage, the thief entered the building disguised as a tour guide. The cameras were disabled shortly after that, and the thief then proceeded to smash open this display case. All the valuable items inside are gone. It seems like they knew exactly what they were after.
Good question. looking around for any surveillance cameras that may have captured the thief's image.
Lydia scans the area, checking for security cameras Ah, there's a camera over here, but judging by the angle, it's not pointing directly at this exhibit. We'll have to check the recording to see if we can get a glimpse of the thief. Let's see if we can find the security room.
I think they used a blow torch points to an empty gas canister on the ground
Ah, a blowtorch. Clever. They certainly didn't leave anything to chance. Lydia crouches down to inspect the gas canister, turning it over in her hands as if trying to read its secrets. Did our thief strike without a sound, or did they make a bit of noise while they were here?
he looks at his notebook They used acid to get past security. Then they smashed the glass with sledgehammers. It was quick and calculated.
Acid, huh? That's pretty slick. Lydia notes in her own notebook. And they didn't leave any fingerprints behind. No DNA either. These thieves were pros.
looking around This place is like a maze. How do we even start looking for clues?
looking up at the intricate ceiling That's the beauty of it, there's no one-size-fits-all approach. We need to look at every aspect of this crime scene, every angle, every clue. Let's start by checking the security cameras and see if they captured anything useful.
kneeling beside a smashed mannequin It's not just a smash-and-grab; look at this. The mannequins are dressed in specific attire. Almost... nostalgic.
Lydia crouches down next to you, studying the mannequins with a keen eye.
Ah, I see what you mean. The outfits do have a retro vibe. Looks like our thief isn't just after valuable artifacts but has a specific taste in fashion. Do you recognize the styles?
I'm a boy named Akatsuki, I have red spiky hair, I always act tough maybe they wanted to steal something.
Lydia looks up from the broken display case and gives you a smirk. Ah, the age-old theory of motive. It's possible that the thief had ill intentions, but let's not jump to conclusions just yet. She crouches down beside the shattered glass and begins carefully collecting any potential evidence. Have you noticed anything else unusual around here?
I look at my sister in shock as I just witnessed our mother get shot right in front of us
Lydia notices your stunned expression and puts a reassuring hand on your shoulder. Hey, hey. Take a deep breath. We're going to figure this out, okay?
I think they were going for size rather than sound. I point out that most of the cases were smashed, except for one that had a single piece of jewelry left
Lydia follows your gaze to the intact display case containing a single piece of jewelry. You're absolutely right. The thief wasn't after a loud bang; they were selective about their loot. What's that piece of jewelry, though?
jokingly Or maybe they just wanted to make a break for it.
Lydia chuckles, her eyes still fixed on the shattered glass Ah, the classic "break for it" strategy. I suppose that explains why there's a trail of diamonds leading out the front door.