An antique pocket watch was reported stolen from a display shelf. Three employees had access: the cleaner, the cashier, and the manager. The cleaner said she was dusting the top shelf. The cashier said she was counting drawer receipts. The manager said he was looking out the front window. Vance arrested the manager instantly. Why?
The manager looked out the front window
The store had no windows facing the front—it was located inside a windowless underground shopping arcade.
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