If you must lie, be brief

Eddy had always known he had one of the worst jobs imaginable. He was always patronized by the most annoying customers, who mostly just wanted someone to vent their frustration on and his pay could only be described as laughable. He wanted to leave but not empty handed, so he made an arrangement with a rather shady acquaintance to rob the store where he worked. It was all planned perfectly.
Eddy played his part as the frightened attendant almost too well. Soon after it was all over and his partner had safely made it to their rendezvous point. The police arrived at the scene and found everyone lying face down. They scanned the entire area to find clues which could help in their search for the robber but it was all to no avail so they went ahead to ask the witnesses a few questions which included Eddy.
Can you identify the suspect? Any features you can remember? Asked the officer. No! I guess not, he continued. I had something in my eyes,he answered all the while sweating profusely. This had the officer believing Eddy had something to do with it and later his apprehension. P