A rare diamond was stolen from a glass display case. The security guard swore he never left his post facing the case, and the only other person in the gallery was a famous sculptor who stood completely still molding clay for two hours. Vance noticed the sculptor's hands were caked in dry plaster, yet a tiny speck of diamond dust sat on the sculptor's eyelid. Who is the thief?
The sculptor
Sculptors do not have dry plaster caked on their hands while actively molding wet clay. The sculptor used a disguise and planted the dust there while pretending to work.
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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