The Dee Valley Killings by Simon McCleave

Author:Simon McCleave [McCleave, Simon]
Language: eng
Format: epub, azw3
Tags: Crime
Publisher: Stamford Publishing
Published: 2020-03-29T23:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 19

Llancastell Police Station had received a call from Harvey Pearson’s workplace, Halo Technology. They had accidentally opened Harvey’s locker during a revamp of the changing rooms and there were personal items in there. They thought the police should know.

Nick was greeted at reception by the head of HR, Mandy, who was young and full of energy. Too much bloody energy and cheerfulness, Nick thought to himself. Halo Technology was blazoned in red across the wall as was the italic subtitle Digital Business Solutions and a slogan that promised, We deliver what you need.

Mandy showed Nick the men’s changing room, showers and toilets and took him over to the row of lockers. Mandy explained that employees could keep possessions and clothing in them. There was a gym up on the third floor for employees.

‘This is Harvey’s locker,’ Mandy pointed solemnly.

‘Thank you.’ Nick took purple forensic gloves from his pocket and squeezed his hands into the tight rubber. He had brought an evidence bag with him.

‘Do you need me to wait with you?’ Mandy asked awkwardly.

‘No, no. I’ll give you a shout when I’m done,’ Nick replied with a kind smile.

The locker door was open, and it was about four feet high with space for hanging shirts and suits. There were shelves to one side.

Nick took a small torch and peered inside. A smart blue polo shirt hung from a hanger. There was deodorant and aftershave on one of the shelves. Beside that, some shampoo that promised to ‘cover grey hair.’ Nick smiled to himself. That was Harv. Vain until the end. He remembered being in the pub with him and Jack and putting on Carly Simon’s ‘You’re So Vain’ on the jukebox. Jack and Nick had sung the song to Harv as they swigged their pints and laughed.

Nick was struck by the sadness that had crept up on him. They were such carefree, innocent days. That’s how he remembered them.

At the bottom of the locker was a navy Ralph Lauren gym bag. Nick took it out and unzipped it carefully. Inside were some clothes that were black and navy. There was a black hoodie.

As Nick fished around more he found something. He pulled out what he thought was a black ski hat. As he unfolded it, he saw that it was, in fact, a black balaclava.

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