During a stormy night, a rare painting was stolen from a gallery. The security guard insisted he stayed at the front desk the entire time watching the door. The investigator pointed to the guard's dry umbrella in the corner and arrested him. What was the flaw?
The guard
If the guard had truly stayed at the front desk during the fierce storm, his umbrella would be wet from when he entered the building, but it was completely dry.
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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