a mysterious disappearance in a small town

opening her bookstore on Tuesday morning.

leaving work on Tuesday evening.

doing inventory late at night.

talking to a man in a gray coat.

signs of a robbery.

evidence of a struggle.

a book with an unusual note.

Margaret's purse on the counter.

saw someone suspicious enter the store.

helped Margaret with inventory.

called the police immediately.

heard unusual sounds at night.

looking for a specific person of interest.

treating the case as a robbery.

revealing the contents of the note.

closing down the investigation.

closing nearby businesses.

organizing search teams.

offering a reward.

hiring private investigators.