[anymouse]

No, the idiots dropped the note after the police had searched the area. Then they used the pay phone to call in the tip.

Reminds me of the scene in the movie "Ruthless People" where the inept kidnappers try to pick up the ransom.

[Dog Gone]

You have to wonder about these guys. I mean, I think I'd rather try to extort money from the mafia than from the FBI. Sheesh!