The scene
Model-making Workshop · StoreroomThe model-making workshop is missing two copper spools compared with the authorised transactions. Three people visited the storeroom.
Each visit ends with a photograph of the open drawer. The complete spools are visible and can be counted: the images pinpoint the discrepancy.
What we know for certain
One of the three people removed two extra spools during their only visit. Each also completed their authorised task. Nobody entered between visits, returned the stolen spools or moved spools out of the drawer for the photographs. All counts are reliable.
The three accounts
Mara León
Preparation«I added the bag I was given. I did not take any spools.»
Leo Mena
Assembly«I took the two spools for the job. That is all.»
Inés Pardo
Restocking«I left four new units and closed the drawer.»
Examine the evidence
0 of 5 openedOpening these five clues does not cost points.
01The initial photograph
There were twelve spools before the first visit. The sealed bag assigned to Mara contained exactly three.
02After Mara
Mara entered first. Her departure photograph shows fifteen spools inside the drawer.
03Leo's instructions
Leo entered second. He was authorised to take two units and add none. His departure photograph shows eleven.
04The last delivery
Inés was third. Her package contained four spools, and her departure photograph shows fifteen in total.
05Closing the storeroom
There were no other openings. The photographs were taken after each task was completed and before the next person could enter.