An antique pocket watch was stolen from a locked display case during a daytime exhibition. Three suspects had access. Mark said he was polishing the brass handles in the hallway. Sarah said she was cataloging books in the quiet library. Tim said he was tuning the grand piano in the music room. Detective Cole arrested one of them immediately. Who was it and why?
Tim
Tuning a grand piano makes loud, percussive noises, which would disturb a quiet library and exhibition hall, but wait—that's circumstantial. Let's use a better clue: Tim said he was tuning the piano during the exact hour the museum was silent for a memorial minute of absolute quiet.
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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