[JHrules]

Note left for police -- "Dear Pliceman, Ooops, I did it again."

Call to Chief after announcement - "Heelo Moose? This is Mr Magoo. I have Rocky and ya gotta pull a rabbit outa yer hat to get him back, Muahahaha."

Disclaimer this is a joke it is only a joke.

[blam]

Maybe the police made up the whole thing about a number and want the sniper to think someone else is 'horning-in' on his operation. They have to do something.