A famous painting was found with a fingerprint and no sign of a break-in. The only people present were the curator, a cleaner, and a visitor. Who is the thief?
Category: Mystery · Difficulty: medium
Hint: Consider who might have touched the painting.
Answer
The visitor.
Explanation
The visitor would have had the opportunity to touch the painting, while the others were likely employed to protect it.
This is a medium mystery riddle — a moderate challenge for most people. The answer is The visitor..
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