Officer 666 by CURRIE, Barton Wood and MCHUGH, Augustin

Bored with his life as a wealthy businessmans only son, Travers Gladwin learns of a plot by a renowned art burglar to rob his house, so rather than thwart the planned burglary, he borrows a police uniform from a friend and decides to confront the robber by posing as an officer. When the burglar arrives at the house, he tries to pass himself off as Travers Gladwin. From there, things only get more complicated, including the arrival of the burglars girlfriend who believes that her beau is the wealthy mans son. Comical and timely, the book was made into a movie multiple times, each hugely successful. (Summary by Roger Melin)