And the man who had uncovered it was standing in front of him.
"That's impossible," Hayes finally said.
Daniel tilted his head slightly.
"Is it?"
"You're making an accusation based on what? A voice in your earpiece?"
"No, Captain. I'm giving you an opportunity to explain why your vehicle was recorded transporting evidence from a secured police facility."
Hayes glanced toward Mitchell.
"Officer Mitchell, tell me exactly what happened tonight."
Mitchell looked uncomfortable.
"Sir, I stopped this individual because his vehicle matched a description from a suspicious activity report. He refused to cooperate, so I detained him."
Daniel let out a quiet breath.
"That's an interesting version."
Mitchell turned toward him.
"Nobody asked you!"
Daniel didn't raise his voice.
"You might want to reconsider that attitude."
Hayes stepped between them.
"Enough. Both of you."
He turned back toward Daniel.
"Detective, I need to understand something. If you're conducting an undercover investigation, why weren't local supervisors informed?"
"Because the investigation concerns people who have access to internal departmental information."
Hayes frowned.
"Are you suggesting there's a leak?"
"I'm suggesting someone has been feeding confidential information to the people we're investigating."
Hayes folded his arms.
"And you believe that's me?"
Daniel studied him for several seconds.
"I haven't reached that conclusion."
"Then why did you mention my vehicle?"
"Because someone used it."
Hayes looked toward the patrol car.