In Episode One. How to spot the difference between real diamonds and fakes AND find hidden clues in the patterns made by spilt milk AND using a pencil, some paper and a detective’s sharp memory to identify a suspect AND matching a mystery feather found at the crime scene to whoever – or whatever – committed the crime. Diamond Switching Fraud Jake swears the diamonds he is selling are genuine, but Ellie is not so sure. Isabelle goes undercover to buy one of Jake’s diamonds and the girls’ forensic analysis reveals the truth. Spilt Milk Splatter A mess in the kitchen has Holly and Alex puzzled. Their clever investigation of the splash patterns left by spilt milk lead to a surprising culprit. Forensic Artwork Ellie and Bonnie’s school has been vandalised and both girls think they have caught glimpses of the prime suspect. Bonnie sketches a portrait, but the result is not what they expected. Feather Boa Gabriel and Kip's picnic is raided by an unknown creature with a hunger for chocolat
In this episode. Tracking down a hidden listening device using a regular radio AND finding the culprit by piecing together a fabric jigsaw AND collecting tiny paint chips to identify the culprit AND analysing the prints left on fallen leaves to re-enact a crime. Bugged Office Brad suspects his Mum's office is bugged, so he and Liam search the radio waves to find out. Then they lure the culprit to the scene of the crime and secretly watch on their hidden spy camera. T-shirt Jigsaw Paige's room is trashed, and she suspects one of the twins is to blame. But can the clues she finds - a splodge of strawberry jam and a torn shred of fabric - provide the proof she needs to solve the crime? Skateboard Paint Chips A park bench is ruined by a destructive skateboarder, so Laura-Mae and Kenya apply their keen detective skills to find out who is responsible. Crushed Leaves Someone knocked over Mum's favourite garden gnome, and his head popped off. Can Charlotte and Otto use a hidden clue on som
In this episode. Catching a thief with a sweet tooth by analysing the unique patterns made by shredding machines to AND nailing a neighbourhood pest using their shoe size AND using geographical profiling to catch a graffiti artist AND tracking down a guilty pet by identifying hair let at the crime scene. Document Shredder China’s Dad’s muffin business is under attack from a recipe thief. Her and Zoe find a piece of paper that could solve the crime – but it’s been shredded! Will the telltale markings of the shredding machine solve the mystery? Barefoot Knock and Run Bonnie's TV viewing is disturbed by a mystery visitor, who rings the doorbell then runs away! Luckily, they left a footprint behind, and Bonnie uses maths to trace it to the culprit. The Tiger Tagger Luke and Jordan are determined to unmask the mysterious “Tiger Tagger”, who has been leaving his mark all over the neighbourhood. By mapping the trail of destruction on a map, the boys zero in on the culprit. Trashed Pirate
In this episode. linking together some strange clues in a messy playground crime AND using ultra-violet light to see invisible clues AND reconstructing a face from bare bones AND looking at the telltale marks made by a lock-breaking diary intruder. Playground Shoe Print When they find their favourite picnic spot trashed, Jessica and Sachin decide to find out who is responsible. They come across an odd set of clues, but can they sniff out the culprit? Fluoro Party When Spencer's MP3 player goes missing, he hatches a clever plan to find it, involving a black light disco and some seriously smoking dance moves. Reconstructing A Face Jake and Ellie find a skull on the beach – but what kind of animal was it? Using plasticine, they rebuild a face around the bones. Then they look at the creature’s dental structure to discover what animal it was. Diary Break In Stella's diary has been broken into and all her secrets revealed! With the help of her friend Zoe she investigates the crime and,
In this episode. Catching a bike thief by taking a close-up look at algae AND discovering that not all glitter is the same to catch a ballerina-burglar AND dusting for fingerprints to catch a canteen intruder AND analysing tyre tracks to catch a dahlia-destroyer. Estuary Algae Stephanie’s bike has been stolen and dumped in the swamp. An eyewitness saw one of the Dawson boys running away from the crime scene, but can Jake's algae analysis really tell which one? All That Glitters Charlotte and Jelena have a ballet recital, but no Ballerina outfit – it’s been stolen! They track down the outfit - and the guilty party – with the help of some tiny, shiny evidence. Canteen Fingerprints Imogen and Kip are on canteen duty but arrive to find the fruit is missing. After securing fingerprints of the culprit they track down the 'stolen' goods in time to feed the hungry hordes. Truck Tyre Tracks Bonnie discovers her mother's dahlia plant has been damaged. Felix and Aaron have been racing their
In this episode. Using a trail of hair and a suspect’s “modus operandi” to solve a mystery AND making a real lie detector AND uncovering the telltale signs of art forgery AND solving a crime with simple chemistry. Car Key Recovery Louisa and Jessica can't get home from their beach house because someone has stolen the car keys and hidden them. The pair piece together a series of clues to name a culprit and find the keys. The Lie Detector Dad's chocolate stash has been raided so Felix and Spencer embark on a hunt to catch the thief. The round up the suspects and subject them to interrogation, and their brilliant lie detector machine. Art Fraud Holly discovers her uncle's favourite painting is a fake. With Sachin's help she makes a convincing case against its authenticity and discovers the fraudster behind the skulduggery. Mystery Liquid Someone has polluted the dog's drinking water. Anette and Harry use a homemade acid-alkaline test to determine who the culprit was.
In This episode calling on the help of a four-legged friend to find a thief AND pinning down a card cheat by reading their body language AND finding foliage at the scene of the crime AND discovering which pesky pet is to blame by drawing a crime scene recreation.
In this episode salvaging damaged paper documents with glycerine AND scooping ice cream onto the kitchen floor to determine the time of the crime AND …using chemical analysis to catch a mobile phone thief AND inspecting microscopic flower pollen to solve the mystery of a trampled garden. Document Burglary There have been a spate of robberies in Brad and Ellie's neighbourhood. They scour the street looking for clues and come across a vital document – but it’s scrunched up and soaking wet! With brilliant ingenuity, they salvage the document and reveal the clues they need to catch the robbers. Ice Cream Alibi Someone spilled a scoop of ice cream on the kitchen floor and left it there. Pnina and India-Blue come up with a brilliant way to determine the time of the crime and test the alibis of their suspects. Powder Footprints Charlotte's Dad had his mobile phone stolen while he was at a business conference. She and Zoe are called in to track down the thief and they soon find a clue – a
In this episode. Making a metal detector to uncover buried treasure AND finding a cookie thief by analysing bite marks AND finding the clues left by an unsuspecting typewriter AND getting your hands dirty in a rather stinky mystery. Metal Detector China and Liam are on the case of a burglary. Someone has stolen precious coins from a guest's hotel room. They follow the crook's trail by close-circuit television and uncover the buried treasure using a homemade metal detector. Bite Mark Biscuit To discover who stole the cookies from the kitchen, Holly and Harry examine a suspicious bite mark. Can dental detail solve the crime? Typewriter Love Notes Someone has left a letter in India-Blue's locker. It contains a message written in code. A typewriter was used, which gives India-Blue and Laura-Mae the vital clue in their investigation. Matching the message with the typewriter will reveal the identity of the note's author. Animal Scat Patterns A banana has gone missing from the kitchen. T
in this episode. Using phase cancellation to uncover a hidden clues in a sound recording AND matching pieces of road stuck in a bike tyre to the piece of road where a crime was committed AND tracking down a smoochy saboteur with lip prints AND discovering an unwelcome guest inside the cereal box. Band Mystery Sound While Anette and Jed are in the studio recording a song, a key piece of equipment is stolen. By cleverly analysing the noises picked up by a microphone, they are able to hear footsteps that soon lead them to the thief. Asphalt Bike Dean and Brandon suspect India-Blue has been feigning illness so she can ride her bike instead of going to school. With some clever analysis of asphalt found on her bike, the boys bring India-Blue's scam unstuck. Lip Print Trophy Someone's sullied the athletics trophy by leaving big chocolate lip prints all over it. Brad and Laura-Mae come up with a fun and fabulous way to secretly obtain lip prints from their suspects and identify the culprit. C
In this episode. Using paprika to reveal document tampering AND finding an eavesdropper with the help of ear prints AND finding out who committed a farmyard folly by analysing rope knots AND making a key-hole spy lens with marbles. Magic Paprika Imogen discovers that someone has altered the composition she wrote for the school concert. By rubbing the paper with paprika, she notices evidence of musical sabotage and zeroes in on the culprit. Ear Print Eavesdropper Someone has spoiled the surprise party Jessica and Luke had planned for Jelena. Turns out some sneak listened into their plans. The two sleuths find an ear print to check against their suspects’ to reveal the eavesdropper. Farm Gate Knot Jessica and Abraham discover someone has left the gate open and all the milk cows have escaped. By analysing the knot used to tie the gate back they are able to zero in on the culprit. Keyhole Spy Tool Someone's been sneaking into Alex's room and taking things. This time it's his favourite
In this episode. following a trail of destruction to discover the cause of a forest fire AND catching a water-bomb attacker by analysing missile direction AND putting the microscope to work identifying some floury evidence AND finding the author of a coded message by analysing handwriting Forest Fire Dean and Jelena arrive at their favourite spot in the forest only to find it seriously burned. Curious to track down the cause of the fire, they put all their detective skills to work and discover the source. Ballistics Water Balloon Spencer and Charlotte come under attack from a mystery water bomber. By working out the direction from which the missiles came, they are able to find the culprit. Bread Baker Thief A scoundrel has stolen some of Uncle Pierre’s special scones. Brad and Jessica collect the clues and track down the thief by putting flour under the microscope. Mystery Postcard Alex and Dean receive an intriguing postcard with a cryptic message written on it. By analysing the h
In this episode. Getting to the bottom of a crime when the key witness has something to hide AND sniffing out a recipe thief AND sorting through evidence that seems to suggest an alien abduction AND testing lipstick with paper chromatography to catch a flagrant flapper. Lying Witness A reward has been posted for a missing dog. Dean and Brooke soon come across Finlay who is walking the missing dog back to the owner to collect the reward. He tells them he rescued the dog from the dog-napper. Dean and Brooke hunt for the dog napper and come up with a surprising result. Perfumed Handerkerchief One of the dinner guests has accessed the computer and stolen a secret recipe. A scented handerkerchief leads Jed and Zoe to the thief. UFO Cow Abduction Matthew and Claire discover that T-bone the calf is missing. Claire thinks aliens had something to do with it but the truth turns out to be a little more down to earth. Lipstick Party One of Helena's friends has left lipstick kiss marks all over he
In this episode. Tricking a water-bomber with a decoy person AND growing colonies of bacteria to a get a slack scrubber to clean up his act AND performing autopsies on fish to find out which fishmonger is selling his customers short AND when there are no fingerprints to pin down a mess-maker, palm prints could be the key. Water Decoy Kenya is getting struck by water bombs on a daily basis. With Laura-Mae's help she creates a decoy of herself to lure the water bomber in … and catch him red-handed. Microbes China discovers that the shower is filthy and Jordan was the last person on cleaning duty. With Stephanie's help, China sets out to prove that Jordan has been slacking off. Taking swabs of the shower grime before and after Jordan’s ‘cleaning’, the girls use biological forensics to get their man. Fish Autopsy One of Ellie’s Dad’s fishmongers is not selling fresh fish. Ellie and Isabelle get down to the investigation, collecting samples and performing some revealing autopsies. Lef
In this episode. busting a bag-snatcher by identifying the tiny seeds that cling to clothing AND investigating corporate fraud within the window washing team AND infiltrating a notorius gang to expose a dirty crime AND tracking down an unfortunate felon by way of the fingernail they left behind. Purse Thief While covering a cross-country running race, budding photographers Charlotte and China are witness to a bag-snatching incident. By using their photos taken at the time of the crime and studying the seeds found on the competitors' clothing, they're able to bring the culprit to justice. Window Wash Fraud Luke and his friends are washing windows to earn money. But one of them is ripping the others off. Using thorough bookwork and a series neighbourhood enquiries, Luke is able to unearth the culprit. Undercover Sting A vandal has caused gone on a rampage in the local park. Dean and Laura-Mae suspect the culprit is a member of the skateboard gang, the Nasties. Dean adopts the gang’s c
In this episode. Solving a hit and run with the help of insects, and catching a cookie thief at a Dracula Movie shoot AND a homemade periscope solves a serious crime at the local lighthouse, and using a camera to catch a mess maker. Moth Car Grill Someone has driven into a local mailbox and Imogen and Pnina set about finding out who the culprit is. With some clever analysis of insects stuck to neighbourhood cars, they soon find their hit and run driver. Trip Wire While Laura-Mae, Charlotte and Jed are shooting a scene for the school horror film, someone has been rummaging through the dressing room and eating all the biscuits. They set up a secret camera to reveal the culprit. Lighthouse Periscope Spies The local lighthouse has been vandalised so Claire and Jessica decide to set a trap for the vandal. Using a homemade periscope they're able to observe their suspects without being seen. Messy Crime Photography Jake and Finlay come across a horrible mess and decide to catch the gu
In this episode. Solving the mystery of a broken birdbath, and catching a sun dried tomato thief AND the mysterious case of the missing wedding dress, and who spilled the popcorn all over the kitchen floor? Mystery Rock When a rock smashes the birdbath, Jessica and Bonnie set about finding the person responsible. Their investigation leads them to the museum and a surprising revelation. Telescope Stakeout Joel and Spencer discover that someone’s been stealing their sun-dried tomatoes in broad daylight, so the clever detectives build a telescope and conduct a stakeout to catch the culprit. Stolen Wedding Dress White powder at the scene of a stolen wedding dress leads Brandan, Liam and Bethany to track down the thief using a series of simple but ingenious chemical tests. Scuff Marks There's a big mess in the kitchen. Someone has spilled popcorn everywhere. But scuffmarks at the crime scene become the vital clue for Bonnie and Luke to find out who was responsible.
In this episode. Catching a mango thief with a squashed banana, and how to expose a model car hijacker with solar power AND solving the case of the dead fish, and using torn up material to find out who left raspberry stains all over a valuable T-shirt. Fruit Shop Banana Skin Jelena and Brandan are called in to solve the case of the missing mangoes. They soon find their culprit with a small piece of squashed banana at the crime scene. Solar Powered Car Anette and Kip discover that someone has made off with a model car collection. So they build a cool-looking solar powered car to use as bait, and soon lure the hijacker into the open. Fish Out of Water Holly and Jed find a dead fish by the lake and examine the body for clues to explain the mystery death. They look for teeth marks and beak marks, but eventually find an incriminating scrap of fishing net. Mystery Fabric Dye Test A mystery messer has left a dirty shirt in Jessica's bed. The top is covered in raspberry stains. But b
In this episode. Find out who’s selling false free-range eggs with a clever egg test, and using invisible ink to track down a lime thief AND exposing a daring smuggling ring with clever detective work, and solving the case of the missing picnic rolls. False Free Range Eggs Claire and Harry run a roadside stall selling free-range eggs, but one of their competitors isn’t playing fair, by substituting store-bought eggs So the clever detectives devise a series of egg tests to unmask the guilty party. Invisible Ink Heat Jelena and Finlay planned on making a Key Lime Pie until someone stole the limes. But with the help of a clever invisible ink test, they find that Ariana merely “borrowed” them to make lime ballerinas. Airport Smugglers Charlotte and Brandan suspect someone’s smuggling illegal goodies into the airport, so they use their powers of deduction to figure out what’s being smuggled, and who’s guilty. Breadcrumb Trail Someone's stolen all the picnic rolls, so Jessica and Sac
In this episode. Solving the case of the stolen yacht blueprints with specs of sawdust, and who’s been snipping off pieces of a prize myrtle plant? AND finding out who’s substituted fake calligraphy with a clever chemical test, and solving the case of the missing snail bait. Sawdust Trail Matt and Harrison discover that some stole the blueprints for a brand new super yacht design. But the thief left traces of sawdust at the crime scene, allowing the clever detectives to track down the thief. Prize Plant Heist Holly and Bethany examine branch cuts to discover who might have snipped their Auntie's rare plant. When the shape of the cuts matches nearby cutting tools, the girls soon identify the culprit. Stolen Calligraphy Anette and Jake discover that someone has dishonestly displayed Anette’s work at a Calligraphy Exhibition. So they devise an ingenuous ink test to find out who the fraudster is. Snail Trails Someone has stolen the snail bait and the hungry beasts have chewed up
In this episode. Catching a potato thief with clever soil analysis, and who’s been tampering with some secret love notes? AND the serious case of the missing restaurant vases, and finding out who put a huge scratch in Dad’s precious fishing boat. Missing Potatoes Harrison and Kate discover that someone has stolen a basketful of Gran’s prize potatoes. But the thief left some telltale soil at the scene, and the kids track down the culprit with a fizzy soil test. Envelope Tampering A busybody has been tampering with Imogen's love notes, so she sets a trap with decoy letter. With some clever analysis of glue patterns, Imogen and Sachin soon expose the mischievous meddler. Restaurant Thief Laura-Mae and Zoe are setting the tables in the family restaurant when they find that someone has stolen the table vases. But the thief left a black thread at the scene and the girls use it to track down the thief. Scratched Boat Imogen and Jed find a huge scratch along Dad’s boat. But with the h
In this episode! Using a cipher wheel to uncover the hidden meaning of mysterious symbols, and tracking down an intruder with rope at the crime scene AND the search for a missing diary and a long lost girl, plus the curious case of the counterfeit cash. Cipher Wheel Mystery Joel and Kenya are editing the school newspaper in the park when they discover a series of symbols. Keen to find out what they mean, the clever kids use a cipher wheel to make message clear. Rope Evidence Dean and Ellie find a length of suspicious-looking rope in their backyard and suspect someone has been up to no good. But by finding a matching spliced rope, they're able to identify the intruder. Historic Diary Anette and Luke are curious about a girl who disappeared many years ago. Luckily they find an old map and begin a missing persons investigation with a difference. What they find is a secret diary, and a surprise ending. Counterfeit Money Jelena, Brooke and Harry are playing a board game but strange
In this episode. Finding out who’s been illegally catching endangered fish, plus the tricky case of the missing muffins and the identical twins AND organising a grid search to recover a missing pet, and how to discover whether someone’s been selling fake stamps. Illegal Fish Scales Matt and Kate are checking the fishing crates at the harbour when they find an endangered fish. But who’s been catching fish illegally? The clever kids analyse fish scales to find out who the guilty party is. Double Trouble Joel and Holly find that a batch of muffins is missing. They suspect the twins, Kate and Emma but they’re identical and the case is impossible to prove until they discover that even identical twins have unique fingerprints. Forest Grid Search The gang are planning on an overnight camping trip when they discover that Sparky their dog has gone missing. But team leader Dean produces a map and organises a grid search to see if Sparky can be found. Infra Red Fake Stamp Brad suspects s
In this episode. Who raided the hot dog stand at the local movie theatre, plus who left big muddy footprints on the newly cleaned boat deck? AND uncovering a timekeeping scam at the local go-kart track, plus finding out who let a precious pet rabbit out of its cage. 3D Movie Theft Holly and Alex are excited about a 3D movie feature at the local cinema, and especially their hot dog snack beforehand. Sadly, the hot dogs have been stolen. So the intrepid pair tries to track down the thief before the movie begins. Mystery Boat Liquid Jed and Imogen spent all morning getting the boat shipshape only to find muddy footprints over the deck. But the mischief-maker has left a bottle of incriminating liquid behind and the kids set about finding whose it is. Go Kart Concealed Evidence Jake and Isabelle are timekeepers at the go-kart track when they discover that one of the drivers has altered the data in the computer to improve their pole position. But the clever kids uncover the concea
In this episode. Who dumped the rubbish in the crystal clear waters of Sandy Bay, plus who’s been throwing scraps in the garden instead of the compost heap? AND the breathtaking case of the break-in at the bowling alley, and who stole the gamma ray glasses at the intergalactic funfest? Rubbish Overboard Claire and Abraham discover that someone has dumped rubbish in pristine Sandy Bay. They hit the oars to find out who the culprit was, and follow the intriguing clues until they find the guilty dumper. Compost Decomposition Dean is about to tip a load of scraps on the compost heap when he discovers that someone has left a bucketful in the garden. By photographing the evidence and conducting a clever experiment, he works out who the culprit was. Bowling Alley Break In Jelena and Jed are sending the tenpins flying at the local Bowling Alley until someone steals money from the cash register. But with iron filings, a magnet and some black powder, the pair ingeniously pins down the perp
In this episode. Pinning down a poacher with a plaster cast footprint, and finding out who put the mysterious leaf prints in the freshly made pasta AND the fascinating case of the fake sweets at the Candy Factory, plus using maritime signals to rescue stranded sailors. Plastercast Crabbers Jelena and Charlotte are on their way to art class when they discover someone has been illegally catching crabs. But with their art supplies they make a plaster cast of the poacher’s footprint, and soon identify the culprit. Leaf Veins Stephanie and Jake are making pasta for a family dinner when they find that someone has put leaf prints in the fresh pasta. But who? By matching the prints with leaves on their suspect’s pot plants, they work out who the culprit was. Sweet Shop Chromatography Holly and Jed are on the trail of the sneak who’s been substituting sub standard sweets at the candy factory. By working out which coloured food dye was used in the fake candy, they catch the culprit in t