The Mystery Mugger Clue by Clue

How to Play: Clue by Clue is a game that tests your thinking skills. It can be played alone or in a group. Solve the mystery below by going through the clues one at a time. Each time you reveal a new clue, stop and think about what it could mean, what you know from all the clues so far, and what you still need to know. After the last clue is revealed, you can read some hints or go straight to the solution!

The Situation

A man is mugged in an alley. The mugger immediately runs away. The victim yells for the police and a nearby officer comes within a few minutes. The police officer finds two suspects close by that match the description of the mugger. Both say they are innocent.

Which one is lying?

Can you figure it out in 4 clues?

Clue 1

The victim said the mugger pointed a gun at him and said, “Give me your wallet now!” He grabbed the wallet and ran off.

Clue 2

The victim described the mugger as having light eyes, dark hair, and a small nose. He was wearing jeans and a superhero T-shirt.

Clue 3

Suspect one said, “I must have walked past that alley but I didn’t go in. I was on my way to work. I work at the comic book store around the corner. That’s why I’m wearing a superhero shirt.”

Clue 4

Suspect two said, “I saw a guy running out of that alley. I didn’t see his face because he was running away from me. But his T-shirt looked just the other suspect’s! Not like mine!”

You now have all the information you need to solve the mystery. Can you figure it out?

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