He might have been recognized by the victim or someone around.
Maybe the thief had a change of heart and decided to return the watch he stole, and then got caught during the process.
Well, in the pickpocket caught returning watch story, a pickpocket managed to steal a watch. But then, he had a sudden urge to return it. Maybe he felt a twinge of conscience. As he was returning the watch, he was caught. This could be due to the fact that people were already on the lookout for him. It's a story that shows that human nature can be complex, and even a criminal can have a moral awakening.
One reason could be that the victim noticed the pickpocket's face when the theft happened. So when the pickpocket comes back to return the watch, the victim immediately recognizes him and realizes he was the one who stole it in the first place.
There was a pickpocket who was known for his quick hands in a small town. One day, he saw a tourist looking at a map and decided to steal his watch. He managed to get the watch unnoticed. However, as he started to leave, he noticed a small engraving on the watch. It was a gift from the tourist's late father. The pickpocket was suddenly filled with remorse. He couldn't bring himself to keep it. So, he went back to the tourist. When the tourist saw him coming back, he was scared at first. But when the pickpocket returned the watch, the tourist was so relieved and grateful. The pickpocket, though caught in his act by the tourist's realization, was also set free in a way, having redeemed himself a little bit.
One possible reason is guilt. The pickpocket might have felt bad about stealing the watch.
Once there was a thief who had a strange foot fetish. He would target places where he thought he could find shoes or items related to feet. One day, he broke into a store that sold shoes. But little did he know, the store had a high - tech security system. As he was rummaging through the shoe racks, specifically looking for a pair of high - heeled shoes that caught his eye, the alarm went off. The police arrived quickly and caught him red - handed. He was so preoccupied with his foot fetish that he didn't notice the security cameras.
Well, first of all, he would be arrested and probably spend some time in jail. Also, his reputation would be completely ruined. People would know him as the 'foot - fetish thief'. And if he has a family, it could cause a great deal of embarrassment and strain in those relationships. Moreover, in the legal system, he would have a criminal record which could affect his future job prospects and other aspects of his life.
I recommend this book, Life of Appraising Treasures, to you. Although it was not exactly the same as the plot of the novel mentioned in the question, this book also involved the topic of selling antiques, and the main character was an antique appraiser. If you are interested in the field of appraisals and antiques, you might as well read this book. I hope you like my recommendation.😗
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