Chapter XII
The New Car
As days passed and the Shore Road mystery was no nearer solution, police activity was redoubled. Motorists became caustic in their comments and Chief Collig felt it as a reflection on his force that no clues had been unearthed.
The matter, however, was not wholly in the hands of the Bayport force, inasmuch as the Shore Road was beyond Chief Collig's jurisdiction, and the state troopers were also made aware of their responsibility. So, with local police, detectives and troopers on the case, it seemed that the auto thieves could scarcely hope to evade capture.
However, the search was in vain. Not a trace of the missing cars could be found. Even Fenton Hardy had to confess himself baffled.
"Looks as if there's a chance for us yet," said Frank Hardy.
"Looks to me as if there isn't. How can we hope to catch the auto thieves when every one
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