Vertigo where'd you go??

Somebody couldn't wait to get the 5 finger discount from HMV so they stole U2's newest, unreleased, album right out from under them.
 
The Edge says it was his copy....
 
I wonder how long until it hits the 'net?  This certainly isn't the first time this has happened.  Bono lost his briefcase in 1981 and lost the lyrics to the October album.  In 1991 Achtung Baby outakes are stolen and released for sale. 1996/97 Discotheque is prematurely leaked and in 2002 - Electrical Storm is prematurely leaked (Bono gave a copy as a wedding gift to a friend, who happened to be a DJ...). 
  
And ummm..perhaps by now they'd know it's time to bulk up on security .
I sure hope that they get it back...
 
Here is more:
French police investigate loss of disc which could cost band £10m