Sorry, you have misinterpreted my post. I was giving a perspective to you that police and courts are likely to have. Not what I think at all.
Inadvertently I've walked out of a shop 2 or 3 times without paying and went back to pay so I know how easy it is to do.
So sorry for my brash reply in that case. I am so mortified by the situation! I am worried that the police will take the above view like you have mention but am hoping that given my clean record they might try and understand