At precisely 12:37 AM, the alarm sounded at the Metropolitan Art Gallery. When police arrived, they discovered the gallery's newest acquisition - the priceless "Midnight Sapphire" - had been stolen.
You've been called in to investigate this high-profile art theft. The gallery was supposed to be impenetrable, with state-of-the-art security systems.
Your task is to examine the evidence, interrogate the suspects, and determine who stole the Midnight Sapphire.
The thief left several clues - can you piece them together before they disappear with the masterpiece forever?
Stolen Item: "Midnight Sapphire" - a 200-carat blue sapphire set in a platinum necklace (valued at $25 million)
Time of theft: Between 12:00 AM and 12:37 AM
Location: High-security display case in Gallery Room 7
Method: Security systems were bypassed with insider knowledge
Five people had access and opportunity to commit the theft:
Age: 45 | Position: Director for 8 years
Motive: Recently discovered financial irregularities in gallery accounts
Alibi: Claims to have been working late in her office
Note: Only person besides security chief with all access codes
Age: 38 | Position: Head of Security for 3 years
Motive: Known gambling debts totaling over $300,000
Alibi: Says he was making rounds, but cameras were disabled
Note: Former military with cybersecurity training
Age: 32 | Position: Senior Art Handler
Motive: Recently passed over for promotion despite qualifications
Alibi: Claims to have been at home, but neighbor reports seeing her car
Note: Always wears distinctive lavender perfume
Age: 29 | Position: Systems Administrator
Motive: Suspicious offshore bank account activity
Alibi: Says he was fixing network issues in the server room
Note: Could have looped the security cameras
Age: 41 | Position: Insurance Appraiser for the collection
Motive: Recently divorced and liquidated assets
Alibi: Claims she left the gallery at 6 PM the previous evening
Note: Has detailed knowledge of security weaknesses
Select the thief based on the evidence: