Convince the officers this is a tragic coincidence
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From: Ambition: the Victim of a Burglary
There's no need to search the premises. Certainly not your lounge, where the stolen painting definitely does not reside.
Unlocked with 
5 x Favours: Constables, 
Ambition: Heart's Desire! exactly 325
Success
The blind eye of the law
The officers conduct a cursory search, for the books. […] They are certain your address was given as a mistake, […] You know they will be back […] You’re going to want to get whis painting back where it belongs […]
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You've lost 5 x Favours: Constables
An opponent is causing you mischief. (Sets 
Ambition: Heart's Desire! to - An opponent is causing you mischief in London)
