S.W.A.T.

The crew set out to locate a group of media‑savvy bank robbers who view themselves as modern‑day Robin Hoods. They steal from banks and channel the proceeds back into their struggling neighbourhood, hoping to restore hope and resources for the local community.

Local Heroes is a programme presented as an episode‑length instalment, falling squarely within the series’ own format. It follows the familiar structure of the show, focusing on a particular investigation that drives the narrative forward. In this episode the central team sets out to locate a pair of bank robbers who have become unusually comfortable in front of the cameras. These criminals see themselves as a contemporary version of Robin Hood, deliberately channeling the money they steal back into the neighbourhood that’s been hit hard by economic hardship. Their self‑appointed role as benefactors and their flair for media exposure give the chase an extra layer of complexity. The pursuit hinges on the team’s attempts to out‑maneuvre the thieves’ public‑facing tactics while keeping an eye on how the reclaimed cash is being used to support the struggling community. Throughout the episode the contrast between the robbers’ altruistic claim and the legal imperative to stop them creates the core tension, as the investigators work to bring the operation to an end and restore order to the area.