Lindsay Lohan is accused of walking out of a jewelry store with some expensive merchandise, and it’s pretty clear the troubled star is guilty of that act.

Whether a crime was committed or not is a different story, however.

The store may be hard pressed to prove she stole – and may have compromised prosecution by waiting to report the Lindsay Lohan necklace caper.

Lindsay Lohan needs to steal some new shorts next. Yikes.

The owner of Kamofie & Company claims Lindsay walked out with the $2,500 necklace on January 22, yet she did not inform the LAPD until the next day.