[tutstar]

I just got here so maybe someone else has had this thought...but I think they left a cell phone for the cops.

[concerned about politics]

I just got here so maybe someone else has had this thought...but I think they left a cell phone for the cops.

Or accidently dropped it. Like: "turn yourself in now. We've got your number."
Don't we wish, aye?

[Elenya]

maybe someone else has had this thought...

Yes, it's been suggested already. And it's definitely a very good explanation IF we're talking about a stolen cell phone. Several other interesting speculations.