Answer: detected

AnswerCrossword Clue
DETECTEDCaught in a misdeed
detectedDiscover or investigate (a crime or its perpetrators)
detectedDETECT, to discover (to find out, also DISCOURE, DISCURE)
detectedDiscern (something intangible or barely perceptible)
detectedDiscover or identify the presence or existence of
DETECTEDDid a private eye's job
DETECTEDDiscovered
DETECTEDCaught
DETECTEDDiscerned
DETECTEDDid a gumshoe's job
DETECTEDSpotted
DETECTEDDid some sleuthing
DETECTEDDiscovered.
DETECTEDFound out.
DETECTEDCaught in the act.
DETECTEDGot wind of
DETECTEDCaught in the act