The Toronto Police Service published a media release on Tuesday asking for the public's assistance in identifying a man involved in a "prowl by night investigation."
Police say that a man, who has been caught on video, has been "targeting various residences in the Dundas Street East and Leslie Street area" in eastern Toronto.
The unidentified suspect has been seen in the area in the evening, into the early hours of the morning, while attempting to gain access to the homes.
Police say that on a few occasions the man has been seen travelling on a bicycle.
The man is described as a "30 to 35-years-old, medium build, clean shaven, bald. He was wearing a hooded sweatshirt, knee length sports shorts with stripes on the side, black socks, and casual footwear."
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Constable Yan at 10779@tps.ca or at 416-808-5500, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, online on Facebook Leave a Tip page, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637).