Now that you've identified your target, it's time to create a diversion. This can be as simple as shouting "OH NO, I just spilled coffee all over my shirt!" while simultaneously palming off your pilfered sock.
Or, if you're feeling fancy, you can set up a fake "Sock Emergency" sign on your front door and have it read "Please do not enter, socks are being audited".
Remember, the key to success is in the art of misdirection. Keep your hands busy while your other hand is busy with the sock.
Continue to Step 5: The Art of Fencing Off the Evidence Go back to Step 3: The Sock Selection Process Go back to the start: The Sock Identification Phase Go back to Step 2: The Approach and Misdirection PhaseDisclaimer: Socknapping is not actually a thing, but if it were, this is what it would look like.