Detective Blake investigates a midnight robbery at a costume shop. A suspect dressed in a bat costume claims he was fast asleep in his dark, windowless bedroom with closed blinds all evening. However, Detective Blake instantly arrests him after examining the fake bat wings attached to his suit. What clue exposed the suspect's lie?
The fake bat wings were covered in fresh night dew and plant pollen.
Dew and fresh pollen only gather on objects exposed to the outdoor night air, proving the suspect was outside rather than in his bedroom.
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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