In the Dragnet radio episode Red Light Bandit, Sergeant Joe Friday and his partner investigate a string of violent robberies targeting women in their homes. The criminal, dubbed the “Red Light Bandit,” uses a fake police siren to pull over victims before assaulting and robbing them. Through methodical police work, interviews, and forensic clues, Friday and his team close in on the suspect. The episode exemplifies Dragnet’s signature realistic style, emphasizing procedure, justice, and the relentless pursuit of the truth.