An antique pocket watch was reported missing from a locked display case at a museum gala. The night watchman stated he never left his desk and watched the main entrance the entire evening. Security footage showed no one entering or leaving the room through the doors. Detective Grant reviewed the tapes and noticed the watchman was wearing thick winter gloves despite it being a warm July night. Why did this solve the case?
The watchman
The watchman wore gloves to avoid leaving his own fingerprints on the glass case or the stolen watch while breaking into it himself.
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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