"If Li Weili was not at the scene, how did he disconnect the Internet?" Zhao Ming wondered.
"That's not the point. It could be an accident, or it could be man-made. He is a professional maintenance staff of the telecommunications company. He must have more methods than us." Han Bin said indifferently.
"Tian Li, Zhao Ming, both of you go to the telecommunications company and find the person in charge of the company. Ask whether the battery in the base station near the antique street is welded or screwed." Zeng Ping said,
"Keep it confidential. Don't alert the suspect."
"Yes."
If the battery was screwed, it proved that Li Weili was lying, and there was a reason to re-investigate him.
"The key is to find evidence of Li Weili's theft. Otherwise, if he says that he was nervous at the time and said something wrong, we can't do anything about it." Han Bin found a toothpick and put it in his mouth. This would help him think.
"It's been three days since the incident. Do you think Li Weili sold the battery?" Li Hui asked subconsciously.
"From my experience, the possibility is not high. He knows that we are investigating this matter. If he is in a hurry to sell it now, it is likely to be noticed by the police. I think he will hide and wait for a while before selling it." Zeng Ping analyzed.
"Then where will he hide the battery?" Zhao Ming said.
"Will he hide it at home like Yao Chuang?" Tian Li guessed.
"The possibility is not high. His situation is different from Yao Chuang. He is involved in the case and has made a statement. It is very likely that the police will treat him as a suspect. Why would he take the risk of hiding the battery at home?" Han Bin shook his head.
"Where can he hide it?" Everyone was thinking about this question.
After a while, Han Bin said, "I think there are two possibilities."
Everyone's attention was attracted. Sun Xiaopeng asked curiously, "What are the two possibilities?"
"First, Li Weili might have an accomplice. After he dismantled the battery, he had his accomplice transport it away. His accomplice was responsible for hiding and disposing of the stolen goods. We can check Li Weili's communication records to see if there were any close contacts before and after the crime."
"Secondly, Li Weili may have committed the crime alone. Before we arrive at the scene of the base station being stolen, he needs to dismantle, load, and move. He doesn't have much time to commit the crime, which means that the place where he hid the battery is not far away. I suggest we search around the base station."
"These two suggestions are not bad."
Zeng Ping nodded in agreement. "Xiaopeng and I will check the communication records. Han Bin and Li Hui will search the vicinity of the base station."
Everyone split up.
…
Han Bin and Li Hui drove to the base station near the antique street.
The two of them had something to eat at the Red Farmhouse in the mountains. After parking the car there, they walked up the mountain.
The two of them first went to check the vicinity of the base station and found that there was a surveillance camera installed next to the base station. The two of them circled the area but did not find anything unusual.
"Brother Bin, where do you think Li Weili hid the battery?" Li Hui asked.
"How would I know?" Han Bin lit a cigarette and took a drag. "Let's look around and see if there are any traces."
"The battery is so heavy. He couldn't have moved it himself. It must have been transported by a car. Let's look along the road and see if there are any clues around the road," Li Hui said.
The two of them were not in a hurry. They strolled slowly along the mountain road. The surrounding scenery was good, and the air was fresh. It was a good place for traveling, hiking, and mountain climbing.
As Li Hui walked, he looked around and smiled. "In the future, if I have a girlfriend, I will bring her here for a picnic. It is comfortable, romantic, and we don't have to worry about being disturbed."
Han Bin reached out and patted his shoulder. "That day will come."
Li Hui giggled. It seemed that he had fallen into a longing for that day.
Han Bin shook his head. He was already used to Li Hui's behavior of secretly laughing. He continued to walk along the mountain road.
After walking for a while, there was a flat open space in front of them. The car could drive directly over there. Han Bin saw tire marks on the open space and crouched down to examine them.
"Looks like the tire marks of a pickup truck."
"So, the battery is likely to be hidden nearby?" Li Hui asked.
Han Bin did not answer. He followed the tire marks and walked forward. After about ten meters, the tire marks disappeared, but there were some messy footprints.
Further ahead, there was a piece of land that was too flat. It could be seen that it was different from the surrounding land.
Han Bin snapped his fingers and pointed at the flat piece of land. "Let's start."
Li Hui took out a shovel from his bag. After assembling it, he began to dig.
"Brother Bin, how about changing every five minutes?"
"Your stamina is too weak," Han Bin said with a smile.
"Then we'll change every ten minutes. How about that?"
“OK。”
Li Hui took the shovel and began to dig on the flat ground. After about six to seven minutes, he felt that he had dug up something hard. The shovel could not go any further.
"F * ck me, it's already over before the replacement," Li Hui said in surprise.
Han Bin had already expected that Li Weili would not be able to dig too deep in such a hurry.
After scraping away the soil, there was a layer of white plastic cloth. After removing it, there was a thick layer of felt underneath. It was the battery.
"Haha, I didn't come for nothing. This shovel has done a good job." Li Hui laughed as he took out a battery from the hole.
"Strike a pose." Han Bin took out his phone and took a picture of Li Hui. He then sent it to the second group chat.
The WeChat group immediately erupted.
Zhao Ming sent a surprised emoji. "Damn, is this the legendary Luoyang shovel? Brother Hui, you're awesome. "
"Little Ming, the point is the battery. What are you thinking about every day?" Tian Li sent a disdainful emoji.
"Sister Tian, I'm right next to you. You can just say it." Zhao Ming sent a sweating emoji.
Tian Li was speechless.
An hour later, Zeng Ping and his technical team arrived at the scene to investigate and take photos for evidence.
Han Bin asked with a toothpick in his mouth, "Captain Zeng, how's the investigation going?"
"Li Weili's communication records do not show frequent contact. The possibility of him having an accomplice is low," Zeng Ping said.
This was consistent with Han Bin's speculation.
"As for whether it was a combination of welding or screws, the telecommunications company has not given a clear answer. They still need to check the original information. They can't alert Li Weili, so it might take some time." Zeng Ping was a little dissatisfied.
This showed that the internal management of the telecommunications company was chaotic, and it was a hidden danger for the base station theft. It was also a lesson for them.
The investigation results came out quickly. The tire marks were from the pickup truck, the footprints were also collected, and the fingerprint on the battery was Li Weili's.
"Captain Zeng, should we arrest Li Weili?" Sun Xiaopeng clenched his bowl-sized fist and asked eagerly.
Zeng Ping thought for a while. "The time is not right yet."
"The battery has been found, along with fingerprints, footprints, and tire marks. Isn't that enough to convict Li Weili?" Sun Xiaopeng had not been involved in many cases. His theoretical knowledge was good, but he was a little rusty in practical application.
"Li Weili was a maintenance staff at the base station. It's normal for his fingerprints to be on the battery. As for the footprints and tire marks, they can only be used as a basis for investigation, not as conclusive evidence," Zeng Ping explained.
"What do we do now?" Sun Xiaopeng asked.
Zeng Ping didn't answer. He turned to look at Han Bin. "What do you think?"
"Since he hid the battery here and covered it so well, he'll come back to get it sooner or later. Let's just wait here," Han Bin suggested.
Zeng Ping nodded. He and Han Bin had the same idea.
"Then let's split into two shifts. Tian Li, Sun Xiaopeng, and I will keep watch during the day. Han Bin, Li Hui, and Zhao Ming will keep watch at night. As soon as Li Weili comes, we'll arrest him and catch him red-handed," Zeng Ping arranged.
Han Bin smiled and patted Li Hui's shoulder. "Great, your picnic dream has come true. Isn't it romantic? Isn't it surprising?"
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