yes it is.
Woolworths make the complaint and the Police then judge if there is sufficient evidence to place that matter before a court.
The police have the ability to refuse to proceed with the matter, if there are any exculpations.
This is exactly what Ozzy has done. He has requested that the NSW police use that power to drop the charge.
People walk out without paying all the time but if the crown cannot prove an intent to steal then its merely an accident.
How do they prove this intent ? They investigate the incident, interview the suspect and then make a decision having regard to the totality of the evidence if they can prove the suspect intended to steal the item or it was an accident.
Dont forget this proof is 'beyond reasonable doubt' which is basically 99.99%.
Not a chance.
Oh and my legal bill is on the way...