During the investigation, where did the detective take the compiled list of shoes?

The detective took the compiled list of shoes to shoe stores in the area, as this action aligns with the investigative goal of gathering more information about the potential sale or distribution of specific shoes linked to the burglaries. By visiting local shoe stores, the detective could identify if any of the shoes on the list had been sold or reported recently, thereby creating potential leads. Shoe store staff may also have insights into customers who frequent their store and could recall suspicious purchases that correspond with the details of the investigation. This step is a practical method of connecting the list to relevant local businesses that specialize in the items being searched for, thereby assisting with the investigation in a focused and constructive manner.

Visiting police stations, courthouses, or the victims themselves may not have provided the same direct insight into the shoes that were obtained through the burglaries or their sale, and thus, would likely not have been as effective in this particular context.