A security guard at a jewelry store reported being knocked unconscious from behind while making his 2:00 AM rounds. When detectives arrived, they noticed the guard's flashlight was switched on, resting neatly on the floor pointing away from the dark hallway where the thief allegedly fled. What exposed the guard's lie?
Natural reflex
If someone is suddenly attacked from behind, they drop items instinctively in a chaotic manner. Placing a flashlight neatly on the floor pointing in a specific direction indicates deliberate placement, not an ambush.
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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