"Wait, don't!" He whispered, noticing a shadow crossing the opposite wall, but it was too late. The policeman gave a shout, and soon the hall was filled with other shadows. He glanced back to the window, only to find it had slid shut. He grabbed it and wrenched it up, only getting a blister for his efforts.
He punched the glass, and the moment he did, his mouth opened. "Ouwshc! Ugh. It always works in the movies." The footsteps neared.
"Come on, this way." He said, not really thinking it over, and ran out into the hall.