A master thief stole a rare manuscript from a museum display case. The guard swore the thief wore thick lead-soled boots that echoed heavily through the stone hallways. Yet, the forensic team found only delicate, soft footprints leading out the back door. How did the detective solve this contradiction?
Audio misdirection
The thief used a recording device or mechanical footwear to play heavy footsteps down the hall to distract the guard, while silently walking out in soft-soled shoes.
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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