Ep 16. Old Dogs, New Tricks

In this episode of Blue Heelers, titled "Old Dogs, New Tricks," the team in Mount Thomas are faced with a series of crimes that seem to be connected to a group of senior citizens living in the community.

It starts with Sergeant Tom Croydon and Constable Maggie Doyle responding to a call about an attempted break-in at the home of Rosemary and George, two elderly residents of Mount Thomas. While they investigate the scene, they find evidence that suggests the culprit may have been someone with connections to the retirement home nearby.

Meanwhile, Senior Sergeant Craddock and Constable Nick Schultz are also working on a case involving a hit-and-run accident. The victim, a man named Frank, is an elderly resident of the same retirement home. But they soon discover that there may be more to the accident than meets the eye, and that Frank may have been targeted deliberately.

As the two investigations unfold, the officers begin to realize that there is a group of seniors who are involved in activities outside of their retirement home. They attend dance classes and perform in shows, and it's possible that these activities may be connected to the crimes that are occurring in town.

But as the officers try to piece together the puzzle, they learn that the seniors are not always forthcoming with information. Many of them are fiercely independent and don't want to be treated like victims, even when they clearly are. And some of them are keeping secrets that could unravel the entire case.

As the investigation continues, the officers find themselves drawn into the world of the seniors. They discover that many of the residents are deeply connected to each other, even if they don't always get along. And they begin to understand that growing older doesn't necessarily mean losing one's spirit or sense of adventure.

Ultimately, the team in Mount Thomas is able to solve the case and bring the culprits to justice. But along the way, they learn some important lessons about the complexities of aging and the importance of treating everyone with respect and compassion.