After hours of searching, one name emerged: Tim Rogers. The details matched perfectly—height, facial features, even mannerisms described by the owners. Jones felt a surge of hope. But when he tried calling Rogers, he discovered the man was currently hospitalized due to an injury.
Determined to confront him directly, Jones headed to the hospital. He knew answers lay with Rogers, who had been operating behind the scenes, manipulating the neighborhood with stolen dogs and false returns. This visit was crucial to solving the mystery once and for all.