I was not in the mood to play cops and robbers this very early morning.

Five boys, ages 8 to 11, play cops and robbers.

I'm going to feel like a little boy playing cops and robbers.

"I'm not going to play cops and robbers, but I'll drive around a couple of blocks if you want to make sure."

"See if I ever ask you to play cops and robbers."

He looked like a small child playing cops and robbers.

I sent you out there to study sea life, not play cops and robbers.

By day, however, he was playing cops and robbers for real.

Many who seek the job have never grown beyond little boys playing cops and robbers.

"Been playing cops and robbers all my life," he said.