At the scene of an indoor art gallery robbery, the floor was covered in heavy footprints leading to the broken window, but none leading away. The gallery was on the third floor with no balconies or fire escapes. How did the thief escape without leaving footprint trails?
They walked backward
By walking backward toward the window, the footprints appeared to lead into the room from the outside, masking the direction of travel upon exit.
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