She hadn't seen him, Thomas thought feeling relieved as he realized her eyes had not passed by his direction. But it was her, he had gotten the confirmation he had wanted, and now with new determination he followed her. Maybe he could catch her somewhere where he could demand the return of his things, and call the police to come pick up the thief and lock her up.
He finished the cigarette, threw the stump on the ground and stepped on it as he walked on, following the woman and slowly gaining on her, but deciding not to try and catch her before seeing where she was heading to.