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The Secret of the Old Mill · Character

Lieutenant Riley

A police lieutenant involved in the counterfeit case, distinct from Officer Riley.

minor

Also known as Riley

First appearance: xiv con riley guards a package

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CMChet MortonCRCon RileyFHFenton HardyFHFrank HardyCCChief ColligLRLieutenant Riley

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  • Other

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  • Hardy Boys' Allies
  • Protagonist

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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