So if he worked there why didn't you ask for help?

What does a shoplifter look like? I work in retail and can't tell you how many times I've seen people arrested who looked "normal" and had their kids with them. S shoplifer could be the boogie man or the pious church lady. One time an idiot ran out when he was spotted and left his child behind.

Unless he's a mind reader how is he supposed to know what kind of person you are?

And if you're so upset why didn't you speak to a manager?

One more thing. You left out the location.