A renowned diamond cutter was found bound to a chair in his workshop. The safe was open, and the diamonds were gone. The victim whispered with his last breath that the robber wore heavy winter gloves and a woolen ski mask despite it being July. The detective arrested the victim's business partner within minutes. What gave the partner away?
The victim knew the robber's face was covered by a ski mask.
If the robber wore a woolen ski mask concealing his face, the victim couldn't have possibly identified him as his business partner.
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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