Highway Patrol S03E25 Fear

March 24, 1958
Season 3 Episode 25

Keith Tobin's wife Sally and daughter Debbie think he is a salesman, but he is actually the hotly-pursued "Polka Dot Bandit". Would-be blackmailer Ed Merchant discovers Tobin's polka dot mask, gun, and stolen money, and demands half his "take" on all future jobs. Tobin lures Merchant to a remote area and murders him, but his body and car are discovered by Officer Dennis. When Dan Mathews finds Tobin's address in the car, he goes to the Tobin home and exposes Tobin as a thief and murderer in front of Sally. Tobin flees in his car, unaware that Debbie has concealed herself in the trunk to "hide" from Dan and Officer Dennis. A tense pursuit ensues, with Tobin unaware that Debbie is in the trunk and the officers forced to hold their fire to avoid hitting the terrified child. Written by Sam Spear