An antique pocket watch was stolen from a locked display case during a museum gala. Three guests claimed they never approached the case: Lord Blackwood, Lady Ashton, and Professor Grey. Lady Ashton wore a thick winter fur coat. Lord Blackwood wore a tuxedo with tight, buttoned cuffs. Professor Grey wore a loose sweater with large, deep pockets. Detective Chen searched Professor Grey and found the watch. What gave the professor away?
It was a gala, but he wore a sweater with deep pockets
At a formal gala, wearing a casual loose sweater instead of formal evening wear is suspicious, but his deep pockets specifically provided the ideal tool to covertly palm and conceal the stolen pocket watch.
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