I am sorry you think I am not telling the truth, and I don't expect that I should try to convince you, (considering that this is not that kind of forum.)
However, I must first tell you that I was not arrested. I was served a summons.
If you think I was making up the stuff about the fresh air, why would I leave my stuff in my basket at the front door and ask a person there to watch it for me? It happened to be late winter, and I have lots of medical problems and medications, and sometimes I just get over whelmed with heat, etc. Ask anyone who knows me. I am 60, so we have strange temperature "clocks" as we get older.
I am planning on calling the lady at the front of the store, and I do know her name, as a witness, as she will recognize me, and knew that I was a frequent shopper. She also responded to my request to watch the basket.
As I say, I can't convince you, I guess. But, I absolutely stick by what I said. If you think Iwould try to walk out of a store with $19.14 worth of merchandise and leave my good jacket and the drink I must always have, in the store, that doesn't make sense. I hope this clarifys things, but if not, thanks a lot for your time, thoughts and advice.