A priceless crown was stolen from a glass case that required two distinct keys to open, held by two different guards who hated each other and never shared keys. Neither guard lost their key, yet the crown is gone. How did the thief open the case?
Two distinct keys
The riddle states the case required two keys, but a glass case can also be opened by breaking the glass rather than using the locks.
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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