A courier was ambushed and his briefcase stolen in broad daylight. Three witnesses gave conflicting descriptions of the fleeing thief. Witness A said the thief wore a bright yellow jacket. Witness B said the thief had a limp. Witness C said the thief wore a red hat and no jacket. The detective knew only one witness was entirely truthful. Which detail helped catch the thief?
The limp
Footprint analysis at the scene confirmed asymmetric deep heel impressions, proving the fleeing suspect indeed had a physical limp.
About this riddle
Detective riddles are tiny mysteries. Look for the detail in the story that does not fit; it is usually the clue that solves the case.
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