how did he lift it?

From an AP story on CNN.com story:

"Since his escape, Phillips has been suspected in the wounding of another state trooper, numerous burglaries and the theft of a gun shop."

in other news

Opium production is up. Sorry, we're too busy making wars in other places to pay attention to you. I know we said we'd stand by you, see things through, and make it alright. But that was yesterday and you're so last week.