One o'clock in the morning.

"Buzz..."

A cell phone vibrated.

In the bedroom, Luke fumbled around the pillow with his right hand for a while, then pressed the answer button on his phone, "Hello, I'm Luke."

"I'm Mary. I hope I didn't disturb your rest."

Luke yawned and asked, "I didn't even open my eyes, what do you think?"

"I'm sorry, but this news should open your eyes.

The robbers called and asked the hostage's father, Mr. Bruce Redman, to deliver the gold at a designated location within an hour."

Luke perked up and asked, "Where is it?"

"On the Cullman Street overpass."

Luke asked, "Can you determine the location of the kidnapper based on the ransom call?"

"The call time is too short to lock the specific location. However, the location of the mobile phone signal base station can be determined."

"I know, and I will conduct surveillance in advance. In addition, you can send me the recording of the robber's extortion call." After Luke finished speaking, he hung up the phone.

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Luke began to contact the team members for surveillance and arrest. According to the kidnapper's phone recording, he requested that 5,000 ounces of gold be divided into six bags and transported to the overpass by car in advance, and only Bruce Redman himself was allowed to go. If he saw the second

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Luke focused his control on two aspects. The first aspect was the location where the ransom was paid, the Cullman Street overpass.

The second location was on Bruce Redman's way to the overpass.

The kidnapper's purpose is very clear, to take away the gold, but the kidnapper's words cannot be completely believed. He can steal the gold anywhere, not necessarily at the trading location.

It is also possible that the gold was robbed while Bruce Redman was driving to the trading location.

At half past one, the police convoy was ready.

Bruce Redman drove to the Cullman Street overpass where the transaction took place.

At this time, there were very few cars on the road, and even a car could not be seen for a long time.

But it also makes tracking difficult.

If you follow too closely or follow for too long, you will be easily exposed.

Luke can only adopt a rotational tracking method. The police have to keep changing cars. Each car can only be tracked for a period of time, then drive away from other forks, and then switch to another car to follow.

At the same time, the control of the transaction location was also in full swing. The transaction location was located on the Kalman Street overpass. The surrounding area was very empty and was not suitable for surveillance and arrest. Perhaps this was the reason why the kidnappers chose this place as the transaction location.

If it is daytime and people are coming and going on the overpass, the police can disguise themselves as passers-by and protect them nearby.

But at this time, it was too eye-catching. Anyone who wasn't stupid could tell there was something wrong, and the kidnappers were immediately scared away.

Therefore, Luke could only think of other ways.

If you can get close to the overpass without being easily suspected, then you are a homeless person.

Although the United States is a developed country, there are so many homeless people who can appear anywhere at any time. Even if the kidnapper is suspicious, he cannot be sure that the other person is the spy of the police.

Because it is normal for homeless people to appear near overpasses.

The second one is the drone.

Luke arranged for a small drone to conduct aerial reconnaissance, equipped with a high-definition camera and infrared imaging.

Luke and other police officers were lying in ambush on both sides of the overpass. In order to prevent people from escaping under the overpass, police officers were also stationed under the overpass.

Although Luke has made detailed arrangements, he still feels a little uneasy. This kind of arrest operation is more difficult.

Not only do we need to catch the kidnappers quickly and accurately so that they cannot contact their accomplices immediately, but we also need to pry open the kidnappers' mouths in time to find out the whereabouts of the hostages and prevent the robbers' accomplices from fighting.

It tests the on-site commander's adaptability.

Luke and the deputy team were responsible for specific command at the scene, and Red was at the police station to provide them with police force and logistical support.

As a black Mercedes-Benz drove onto the overpass, everyone became nervous.

The black Mercedes-Benz was parked on the edge of the overpass. Sitting in the cab was Bruce Redman. His eyes looked around through the car glass from time to time.

Although Luke couldn't see his expression, he could guess his mood at this time and comforted him, "Mr. Redman, don't be nervous.

I have police officers around to ensure your safety."

On the east side of the overpass, in a hidden and wind-sheltered corner, two homeless men were covered with shabby blankets, looking at the Mercedes-Benz.

These two homeless men were personally selected by Rhett. They are both good players in the police detective bureau. They have accurate marksmanship and are good at fighting. As long as Luke gives an order, they will subdue the robbers as soon as possible.

Time passed by, and Bruce Redman was holding the phone in his right hand, waiting anxiously.

Half an hour later, the drone had no power, so it was replaced with a new battery and took off again.

Xiao Hei touched his chin, "I feel something is wrong. Bruce Redman has been at the transaction location for so long. The kidnapper has never shown up or made a call. Will things change?"

Luke guessed, "We are waiting for the kidnappers, and maybe the kidnappers are also watching around. No kidnapper is not afraid when trading ransom."

Trading ransom is a test for the kidnappers, and it is also the most difficult part of the entire kidnapping. They have to worry about the police setting up an ambush at the transaction location, and they also have to worry about the police manipulating the ransom. They are likely to be more nervous than the police, no matter how careful they are.

It's not an exaggeration.

"Jingle Bell……"

Bruce Redman's cell phone rang. He looked down and saw that it was the robber's cell phone number. He pressed the answer button and said, "Hello, I'm Bruce Redman.

I've driven to the Cullman Street overpass.

Where is my daughter? Have you brought her?"

"No, if nothing happens, you will never see her again."

Bruce Redman worried, "What do you mean?

I brought gold, right in the trunk of the car, five thousand ounces, not an ounce less."

"I mean, your daughter is going to die soon."

"Why are you doing this? I followed your instructions exactly."

"No, you didn't, you called the police.

I knew that there were police ambushing me around the overpass. As soon as I showed up, I would be arrested immediately.

I told you not to call the police. It was you who killed your daughter.

Say goodbye."

"No no no, please don't do this, don't hurt my daughter." Bruce Redman broke out in a cold sweat and was a little at a loss.

At this time, Luke also heard their conversation through the listening device, and quickly reminded him in the headset, "Mr. Redman, the police did not expose him. He is defrauding you."

Luke's voice was calm and determined, "Listen, you have to resist at this time. If you bite me to death, you don't call the police.

Tell him that the gold is on the overpass and ask him to bring your daughter to exchange for the gold."

Bruce Redman took a deep breath and followed Luke's instructions word for word, "I didn't call the police.

And I prepared five thousand ounces of gold as you asked. I have kept the agreement, and I hope you will release my daughter as promised."

After a while, the kidnapper said again, "Do you really want to save your daughter?"

"Yes, otherwise, I wouldn't come in person."

"OK, then don't call the police, do as I say, and you can save your daughter."

"I'm not going to call the police. I've already brought the gold to the Cullman Street overpass."

"It's not safe there and the delivery location has changed."

"where?"

"You drive forward and I will tell you the new trading location later."

"I want to hear my daughter's voice and make sure she's safe."

"I can let you communicate with your daughter, but not now.

Remember, you are not qualified to negotiate terms." The kidnapper hung up the phone directly.

"Fuck!"

Bruce Redman was angry and annoyed. He held his forehead with his right hand and sat splayed on the car seat, feeling like he was about to collapse.

Luke's voice sounded in his headset, "Mr. Redman, calm down.

At this time, we need to stay calm."

"Captain Li, what should I do now?"

"Do as he says, and I will send someone to protect your safety. Drive the car slower, which will give the police more time to respond."

"I understand." Bruce Redman took a deep breath and slowly started the car.
To be continued...