At the scene of the gala theft, three guests claimed they spent the entire evening chatting near the indoor fireplace. Detective Sterling checked their winter coats hanging in the cloakroom and immediately knew one of them was lying. What did he find?
One coat smelled of cigarette smoke from outside
Let's refine: One coat was soaking wet from rain, but they claimed they never stepped outside the covered pavilion all night.
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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