A jewel thief claimed he was swimming laps at the community pool when the downtown bank vault was robbed at midnight. Detective Reed checked his alibi and immediately arrested him for lying. What did Reed notice about the pool?
The pool was closed and drained for winter maintenance.
A community pool at midnight in winter would be closed and empty of water, completely destroying the thief's alibi.
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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