"It will be difficult but is doable," Johnson wrote.

He also suggested that if anyone knows where Simms is hiding they could let police know and save the department some suspense.

But Maki Haberfeld, an expert in police ethics and procedure at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice, said Simms is using social media to manipulate both the news media and police, who she said have no business negotiating a deal with a suspect, never mind one that involves "likes" on Facebook.

"It turns this into a joke," she said. "People will start looking at these various violations of law as a game."

Simms, contacted by The Associated Press through Facebook, said he is serious about the offer.

"I wanted to give them a little incentive for all the hard work they put in to catch me," he wrote.

Simms said the charges stemmed from domestic problems and he is tired of running from authorities.

"Looking over your shoulder every 5 seconds can cause a lot of stress," he wrote.

Torrington police did not immediately respond to a request for further comment.

Simms said he is prepared to live up to his end of the agreement, insisting he is a "man of my word."

Haberfield said Sims is clearly getting a lot of attention, and that is exactly what he wants.

"This is 100% manipulation," she said. "And for police, it's not an ethical thing to do."