Malls are EVIL.........

That sucks man, I don't know how the malls are in CA, but here in PA I wouldn't go near one in my rod.

+1 on the security camera, I would go to Mall security and ask. Given the short time you were in there it should be easy to find it on tape. I know guys who have done that and as long as you were in a place that was covererd you should be golden.