Box 13 - Hot Box

Old Time Radio Mysteries

Dan receives a letter that reads "Enclosed you will find enough money to do what I want you to do. Go to the Mason Auction Room and bid on an old Chinese teakwood box. I must have that box. If you get it for me, wait for further instructions". The letter had no address or signature. Dan makes his way to the auction, but arrives a little too late. The teakwood box was just sold to a small, nervous looking man that held onto it tightly. Dan signaled to him and he left quickly. The man ran across the street, right into the path of an oncoming car. The man was badly hurt. A crowd started gathering around. Dan looked around but did not see the teakwood box. Then, he saw a red-haired female getting into a taxi with the box under her arm. Before Dan could push his way through the crowd, the taxi was gone, but he did get it's number. It should be easy to find the driver's name and ask him a few questions.