I'm not sure I agree with the sentiment that "all's well that ends well." I had a similar incident with a pair of sunglasses. It took a very unpleasant confrontation with the manager, security and the repeated mention of police before my sunglasses were "found" in the wastebasket. This idea that a momentarily unprotected item is fair game for theft just isn't in my book of ethics and I resent being told it is all my fault for being so careless. My actions do NOT condone your criminal behavior any more than wearing revealing clothes means a woman consents to harassment or rape.
Mandi