GCK0R5 Sniper (Unknown Cache) in California, United States created by WeBeDnD

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WeBeDnD: I am pretty sure the work going on in the area will still not complete within the next 4 weeks, so the cache will remain inaccessible to anyone who does not own a helicopter or similar vehicle. So bye-bye Sniper, it was fun while it lasted.

By the way, he was going there to shop; He was not going there to do a job.

GCK0R5 ▼

A cache by WeBeDnD Message this owner

Hidden : 7/17/2004

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Size: Size: micro (micro)

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The magnetic microcache is not at posted coordinates, but is within a mile. Bring your own pen!

The Homeland Security agent looked Garret Testo squarely in the eyes and asked one more time, "Tell me your REAL reason for entering the country."
Testo returned the gesture with his own direct stare and answered the same as he had before: "Shopping. How many times do I have to tell you?"
It was clear the agent was not getting the answer he wanted by asking nicely, so he decided to try a more direct approach. "Look Testo, we know all about you and your background. Special Forces, Recon Rangers, Covert Ops, a stint in the Foreign Legion, ties to the CIA and NSA, dozens of medals and competition awards for sniper skills and rifle marksmanship, undocumented international travel spanning years, and questionable business deals funded by shadow corporations. You're a loner with a reputation for being the best of the best when it comes to reconnaissance, stealth and marksmanship. You sell your services only to the highest bidders without remorse or loyalty. A man with your reputation doesn't just decide to retire and go shopping."
"All of your references to my background are classified, and despite what you might think, I'm here to shop," replied Testo, "So look here Columbo, or whatever you said your name was, and read my lips. I've... retired. I'm... going... shopping. You have no reason to detain me."
"On the contrary Mr. Testo, we have good reason; The documents we found in your posession, for example."
Testo, replied nonchalantly, "What, the sheet with the numbers? That's ridiculous. I'm using that to practice my memory skills."
The agent noted the single bead of sweat that had formed on Garret's cheek, and the slight dilation of his eyes. "Somehow I'm not convinced. How do you explain the target?"
"Oh, that." replied Testo. "It's a memento from my last competition."
The agent still wasn't convinced. "Hardly your best piece of work. There's not a bullseye in the whole lot!"
Another bead of sweat appeared, this time on Testo's forehead. "So what? I had a bad day. I keep that target to keep me humble."
Seeing Testo's physiological responses, the agent decided now was the time to play his trump card: "We know the coordinates of your next job."
At that remark, Testo could not contain his amusement, and burst out into a hearty laugh. "You knuckehead. That's no job site! It's where I'm going shopping!"

Solve the puzzle to determine the coordinates in question, and decide whether Garret Testo is there to shop or to do a job.

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

fhcre vzcbfvgvba

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)

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