He left in the morning and didn't return home to "look for his wallet" until around 3:30 or 4:00 in the afternoon. He said he did not find his wallet there. He said he then drove to where his SUV was parked and said he found the wallet there and continued.
In the mean time Neal came by the house to check the locks (and went inside while he was there) before the 3:30 time. DW did not mention this call or lock check to police (that I can see).