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It's obvious: He needed charcoal!

You did good.

The world is full of criminals and folks that should be in institutions - you may have met one that filled both criteria.

I always park where I can simply drive forward and away - this is another advantage to parking in an open area.

Also, anyone around your vehicle when you return is readily available to be seen.

mack113 & Jihans have provided very good tips.

mack113's tip though requires a bit more walking and usually it really is just a bit. What's another 75/100 ft. or so...unless of course you're a lazy couch potato...

And, there's a further benefit - if you park where it's open you stand less a chance of door dings and it's easier to park then trying to squeeze between already parked vehicles.

Of course, I do this more remote parking technique where ever I go, but my wife usually complains with comments like: Couldn't you park any FARTHER away? (She would have me drive INTO the store if only we could...)

My tip: Keep your eyes/head constantly moving, looking all around and BEHIND you as you progress to and from your vehicle.