An art thief stole a painting but left behind a portrait of their reflection. How did the detective know who it was?
Category: Mystery · Difficulty: medium
Hint: Consider what might be visible in a reflection.
Answer
The thief was wearing a distinctive hat
Explanation
The reflection shows the thief's hat, which is a key identifying feature, while the other options lack evidence.
This is a medium mystery riddle — a moderate challenge for most people. The answer is The thief was wearing a distinctive hat.
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