( CNN ) The suspect is furry . Only a couple of feet long . Two big teeth . And , it would seem , he has it in for the people of the American Northeast . He 's Punxsutawney Phil , and he 's a wanted groundhog , according to police in Merrimack , New Hampshire . Fed up with the more than 4 feet of snow their region has gotten this winter , police issued a tongue-in-cheek arrest warrant for the notorious whistlepig . `` We have received several complaints from the public that this little varmint is held up in a hole , warm and toasty , '' the department posted on its Facebook page . `` He told several people that Winter would last 6 more weeks , however he failed to disclose that it would consist of mountains of snow ! `` If you see him , do not approach him as he is armed and dangerous , '' the department said . `` Call Merrimack Police , we will certainly take him into custody ! '' Phil is n't the only groundhog with a record this year . Wisconsin 's version of Phil , Jimmy , bit the mayor of Sun Prairie this month , according to CNN affiliate WISC . At least he ordered up an early spring . Punxsutawney Phil : Six more weeks of winter .
Up to their chests in snow , police in New Hampshire town issue tongue-in-cheek warrant . `` We will certainly take him into custody ! '' Merrimack , New Hampshire , police joke .