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Case file 15HEISTWATSON: A clean case. Read carefully.

Salt in the Sugar

Two priests, a sealed parcel, a famous cross and a trail of salt, spilt coffee and broken glass laid across Bombay for the police to follow.

The scene

Bombay on the day the Pope arrived for the Eucharistic Congress, from Ferry Wharf to Malabar Hill. Wednesday 2 December 1964.

Target: The Rachol seminary. Who robbed The Rachol seminary?

An original heist for the Watson tier. Read the statements and evidence on the floor, rule out suspects, then name the thief, the motive and the two cards that prove it.

The suspects

  • Joe PintoPriest, courier of the cross
  • Tony SilvaThe tall priest from the steamer
  • Rita LoboWidow, a pilgrim
  • Percy D’SouzaCongress reception committee