Duncan and Mickey have been called to the department store - Lizzie, the assistant, shows them a tape from a demonstration video camera in the electrical department - it shows the two security guards appearing to threaten Santa...
Duncan says that doesn’t really help, but the Mickey thanks Lizzie profusely.
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In the canteen, Mickey saunters in telling Duncan he’s managed to trace Santa, Nicky Norris. He’s also come over all sentimental about Fraser, their shoplifter.
Duncan wonders why Mickey has changed his mind. “So now, just because you finally agree that there’s something dodgy about this case, I’ve got to drop everything and go and talk to Father Christmas?”
“In a nutshell, yes.”
“This new Mickey Webb’s getting on my nerves.”
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Duncan and Mickey head out to talk to Santa, who’s now in a panto. They arrive at the venue for ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’. The doorman asks if they’re autograph hunters until they produce their warrant cards.
“We’re looking for Nicky Norris,” says Mickey.
“I can’t imagine why,” a rather flamboyant gentleman asks, appearing at the door.
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Duncan and Mickey find Nicky Norris on stage, discussion something with one of the technicians.
“We saw a video Mr Norris,” says Mickey. “And you were in it.”
“They promised me they’d only be sold in Holland!” Norris snaps. Oops...!
They go into the corridor to talk about the department store and tell Norris about the video they saw. Norris tells them that the security guards were threatening him, and told him to go to the police and tell them the story about the skinhead. He’s clearly terrified of the security guards.
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Mickey and Duncan have decided to nick the two security guards at the department store, and go to Andrew to ask for a few PCs for backup.
They arrive at the department store, and prepare to make their move bang on 6:30, at closing time.
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Duncan and Ben move in for their arrest. Des the security guard radios Steve the other security guard to warn him, then tries to flee. He doesn’t get far, and has a nice soft landing on a conveniently placed pile of cushions before being arrested. The other security guard gives them a bit more trouble, managing to slip into a lift. Bed and Bedding is another handy department to arrest someone - Polly and Dave landing on top of the security guard on a bed.
A search of the lockers reveals a bloody screwdriver. Des says ‘no comment’, and blames Steve for hitting the other shop assistant.
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Duncan and Mickey go to see their shoplifting friend in prison, and pass on the good news - he’ll probably be released by tomorrow.
Fraser doesn’t seem too thrilled that he’s not being charged with GBH and robbery. He says he wasn’t going home to Glasgow, it was just a tale to try to get sympathy. He doesn’t care about his parents -
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Mickey is livid. “You know we pulled all the stops out for you?”
“What d’you want, a medal?"
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"If that’s all you’ve got to tell me I’d better get back to my cell - before my smack goes missing... I might see you tomorrow, you can catch me again.”
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Mickey and Duncan head out to the car - Mickey is livid, and fails to see the good side of the case. “Duncan, he lied to us - Scottish scumbag!”
“I’d be careful if I were you, Mickey,” Duncan tells him off.
“You mean I can’t mention where he’s from?” Webbo asks.
“Not if it’s irrelevant.”
Mickey doesn’t see it as irrelevant, as Fraser used that to try to win his sympathy.
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