I was wearing my scarf when I left the house.  I went to the mall, walked into three stores, and left the mall scarf-less.  I called all three stores.  No one turned in my scarf.  Would a customer take something from a store if it wasn't tagged?  Would an employee steal my scarf?  Is it possible that they just don't clean very well and have yet to find it?  I don't understand!  I vow to purchase only cheap winter accessories.

It is a sad, sad day for my neck and pocketbook.

ETA: The wonderful folks at Anth*p*l*g** have found and returned my scarf.  I will shop there faithfully...