“We have a couple of security cameras here, one of which overlooks the beach. You are welcome to view the footage. If this woman passed by our bar, you will definitely see her on the footage,” the manager suggested helpfully. Officer Hawkins got a smile on his face. “Yes, that would be incredibly helpful, thank you.”
The manager led Paula back to the office and showed her the computer where the recordings were stored. He then excused himself to go back to the bar and left her alone to concentrate on her task. Within minutes, she had found the relevant recording. In anticipation, she took a deep breath and pressed play, her eyes fixed tightly on the screen, hoping for an important clue.
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