How do I get hold of the elusive detective?

Walk around the ship until you spot him. He's out there somewhere.

Only he keeps moving, and doesn't seem to hear you call.

After you've seen him everywhere, you may start to notice a pattern. And maybe also his one weakness.

Yes, donuts. Served from a floating flamingo from within the pool. He will always grab one consistently.

Maybe if you somehow disrupted his pattern?

Remember a very versatile tool you have in your possession? Which, in its space version, has even more functionalities than the original?

Get close to the pool and use the space mop to mop up some water. Well, lots of it. Let's see the detective grab his donut now.

Leave the pool area and come back to watch the results of your cunning plan.