Hunter summoned Tim.
The young reporter instantly recognized the voice of Captain Raymond, tense with excitement.
“Another robbery,” he cried. “This time there is no mistake. It was Shanghai Sam and Pierre Petard. They weren’t even masked.”
“Where was it?” cried Tim.
“At Hospers,” shot back the captain. “They walked into the bank just before it closed, made the employees shut the doors right on time and then took an hour to thoroughly loot the institution. First reports indicate something over $50,000 in cash.”
“They don’t bother with chicken feed,” exclaimed Tim. “What direction did they head?”
“Toward the river valley!” cried the captain. “My men are after them but you may be able to spot them from the air.”
“We’ll start at once,” promised Tim.
Ralph, who had heard Tim’s excited voice, was ready to go.
“Where to?” he asked.