The mystery of the

Missing parrot

 

By: Tyler Nichols

 

 

In a faraway place there were two kids named Tyler and Doug who wanted to be detectives all of their lives. After solving a few mysteries Tyler and Doug became detectives. One day they were sitting in their office when the chief came in and announced that they had a mystery to solve. “There is a man named Jeff who’s parrot Sylvester got stolen last night. We are putting it in your hands to capture the criminal and to bring back Sylvester.” The Chief said.

          So Tyler and Doug went to Jeff’s house to look for clues. While Tyler looked in the cage for a sign of the criminal, Doug talked to Jeff about Sylvester’s disappearance. “It’s strange that none of my other five pets (three cats and two gerbils) got stolen.” Jeff said. “It is” Doug said. Then Tyler and Doug got in their car and headed out for lunch. Wile they were driving Tyler said

          “Our criminal must have been wearing gloves or not touched the sides of the cage at all because there were no finger prints in the cage and it was in perfect condition.”

          “That’s interesting.” Doug said. Soon they pulled up at the local Burger King, ordered lunch and sat down. They were talking when Tyler had an idea.

          “I know a guy who doesn’t like birds very much who might be our guy, he lives in New York City and his name is George.”

          Let’s do it.” Doug added. Tyler and Doug were back on the road again, this time headed for New York City. The traffic stared to get heavier about one and one half miles away from the city. It took them almost 20 minutes to get into the city and anther half-hour to find George’s house

          Doug went up to the door and rung the doorbell. A man that looked about 10 feet tall and about 600 lbs. answered the door.

          “Are you George?” Doug politely asked. “Yes.”George said “What do you want?”         

          We are here to question you.” Tyler said

          Question me?” George said with a puzzled look on his face.

          “There was a young man named Jeff who’s parrot got stolen two days ago.” Doug said. “And we are on his case.”

          “And I know you don’t like birds.” Tyler added.

          “Well come in I have nothing to hide.” George said opening the door wider so they could enter. They sat down on two of George’s sofas that were facing each other and started the questioning.         

          “I will be questioning you and Tyler will act like a human lie detector.” Doug said.

          “Let’s just get this over with.” George said dryly. Tyler scribbled on his notepad.

          “Let’s begin.” Doug said, “My first question is if you stole any birds recently.”

          “No.” George said. Tyler again scribbled on his notepad.

          “I don’t think he is the criminal.” Tyler whispered to Doug, “Ask him if he knows anyone else who doesn’t like birds.”

          “Ok.” Doug whispered back. “My second question is if you know anyone who doesn’t like birds.”

          “You mean GROB?” George inquired. “What’s GROB?” Doug asked.

          “GROB stands for Get Rid Of Birds.” George responded

          “What is GROB a club or something?” Doug asked.

          “Exactly,” George said quickly.

          “In that case could we have a list of its members?” Doug said.

          “Share, if it might help you solve this mystery.” George said and with that he went to fetch a list of GROB members. Two minutes later George came back with a list of GROB members. The list had all of the names and their addresses. The members were Marly, George, Fred, Bob, Mary, and Joe.

          After thanking George for the information Tyler and Doug went to their first stop, Marly’s house. After a few questions it became ofvious that she was innocent. Doug was driving and Tyler checked off Marly’s name.

          “Who’s next?” Doug asked

          “George.” Tyler said

          “We were just there.” Doug said

          “Oh yeah.” Tyler said “After George comes Fred. He lives at 231 Duck-wood Drive.

          “OK.” Doug said They asked the same questions to Fred as they did Marly. Fred was also found innocent. Bob and Mary were as well found innocent. Then the detectives came upon the last house, Joe’s house. They went in and started the questioning.

          “My fist question is if you have any birds hidden around the house.” Doug asked

          “N-n-no.” Joe said impatiently.

          “And if you did were?” Doug added.

          “I have two things to say, one, I didn’t do it, two, If I did I would hide them in my basement, not around the house.” Joe said and those words were the words that gave it away.

          “Then could we see your basement?” Tyler peeped up finaly.

          “No it is off limits to all visiters.” Joe promptly said.

          “We are working with the police here, so it is a good idea to show us your basement.” Tyler said.

”Fine.” Joe grumpily said.

          “I think we have our man.” Doug said. Joe showed Tyler and Doug a hidden trap door that led to his basement. As soon as the trap door was open a crack the detectives could see that it was pitch black and they could hear at least 15 birds chirping very loudly.

          “We are placing you under arrest for domestic violence.” Tyler said showing his badge.

          In court Joe was found guilty and was sentenced to 15 years in prison. Sylvester went on to lead a wonderful life.

 

 

The End