Lol you don't have to hide it to make it worse. There are a ton of pathetic shoplifters that pull that move, it's called a walk out push out and the first thing they say when they get busted and it's a small amount is oh I forgot to pay. I'm sure this thief has done this before.
http://abcnews.go.com/Weird/wireStory/fla-woman-accused-stealing-lobster-tails-24145078 Winston's girlfriend?