I met the thief to demand my money back. We talked and decided to disengage.
I told him it was my perception that my wallet belonged to me, and he told me that it is his perception that my wallet belongs better in his pocket. So we decided to de-escalate and not let a difference in perception turn into a dispute.
I think we had a good meeting and a good outcome.
I did ask him why he took my wallet and the money. He said: "I may have taken your wallet and money, but what did the police do about it?" Good point, I thought.
