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The latest case in the Black Museum of Scotland Yard begins with the killing of constable William George Greenly. He had been killed during a routine traffic stop. The crime scene is examined for clues, and the car that was involved. The inference is a crook had been on the run, and on the way to hide out in London.
Reports of stolen cars are investigated. Assuming they found the right one, what might it reveal about the crook, and his destination? Known criminals are checked out, but all have Alibis. . forensics with tire treads tell a story, and help to track the stolen car, as do ballistic technicians.
All it takes is time, and diligent searches of London to find the car. Fingerprint experts add to the evidence. In the lurch of finding the killer, the description of the funeral, with full police and military honors, is described. A lucky break sends the cops in a new direction, and right to their man.
