EastEnders spoilers: Heist thief rumbled by eagle-eyed fans - you didn't think of this
EASTENDERS fans think they have worked out who stole Aidan Maguire’s heist money after some sneaky detective work on Twitter.
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Aidan Maguire (played by Patrick Bergin) has been on the rampage ever since his heist money was stolen at the beginning of the year.
However some eagle-eyed fans are convinced they have finally figured out who took the money.
Aidan sent ex-wife Ciara Maguire (Denise McCormack) and Mel Owen (Tamzin Outhwaite) to follow Ben Mitchell (Harry Reid) when he fled to Calais, France, after initially taking the cash.
But despite Mel’s best efforts to threaten the money out of Ben, he escaped to Calais unscathed.
EastEnders: Have fans figured out who has stolen the money?
However, it was soon revealed during a customs search that the cash had been replaced with a stack of newspapers.
Aidan’s attention has recently been turned to Mick Carter (Danny Dyer), as he kidnapped the Queen Vic’s landlord after suspicions arose over how he paid to save the pub.
But now fans have begun pointing the finger at an unsuspecting culprit: Bernadette Taylor (Clair Norris).
She has come under suspicion after viewers realised that the 15-year-old does the paper round for the Mini Mart.
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I reckon Bernadette has the money always snooping about #EastEnders
Bernadette has also been seen collecting glasses for Vincent Hubbard (Dominic Treadwell-Collins) at The Albert - Walford’s latest bar - which gives her the opportunity to listen in on Aidan’s schemes.
And, as it is no secret that the Taylor family is constantly under financial hardship, Bernadette certainly has a motive, and an opportunity to carry out the theft.
Last night EastEnders fans on Twitter began dishing out their theories: “Bernadette has the money?! She was always listening in, and the money in Bens suitcase was replaced with newspapers, Bernadette does the paper round! #EastEnders.”
With another saying: “I reckon Bernadette has the money always snooping about #EastEnders.”
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A third commented: “If Aidan isn’t double bluffing.. I think Bernadette might have the money #EastEnders.”
Dedicated fans also spun theories about where she may be stashing the cash, with one theorising: “I think bernadette has the cash, she's been splashing a few notes around lately…… Maybe at the allotment! #EastEnders.”
Another agreed: “My money’s on it being hidden in the allotment by Bernadette . Check the sprout patch #Eastenders.”
EastEnders continues tonight at 8pm on BBC One.