Steve Roper #1

Steve Roper, a detective, becomes entangled in a case involving a stolen diamond belonging to Mrs. Preen, a wealthy woman associated with a performer named Minnie-Ha-Cha. After Steve is kidnapped and held in a basement by criminals seeking the diamond, his colleagues work to locate and rescue him. The culprits attempt to retrieve the gem, but it is revealed to be a clever imitation, foiling their scheme.