Interviewing associates

Sarah began interviewing the small-time criminal’s known associates and haunts. She visited dingy bars, abandoned warehouses, and old hideouts. ‘Where’s Tony?’ she’d ask, getting various levels of cooperation.
Most people shrugged her off, nervous and unhelpful. But a few gave her leads that started to form a picture.
She was connecting the dots, and each new piece of information brought her closer to the truth.