According to the Los Angeles Police Department, the man has burglarized businesses in Devonshire, Van Nuys, North Hollywood, Topanga, West Valley, Burbank and San Fernando.
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They say he starts off by going to the businesses between 2 a.m. and 4 a.m.
He reportedly first canvasses a location he plans to target, places a rock in front of it and then breaks in by throwing the rock through the front glass door. Police say he typically takes cash and locked cash registers.
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Investigators released four photos of the suspect on Thursday from surveillance videos.
He's being described as a Black male with dark skin and a receding hair line who sometimes wears glasses.
The suspect is about 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighs between 150 to 180 pounds. Police say he's usually spotted wearing a dark hoodie, blue jeans and black shoes.
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He is sometimes seen riding a bicycle or driving a four-door dark-colored Nissan Maxima or Sentra made in the 2000s.
Anyone with information on this suspect is urged to call Devonshire Burglary Detective II J. Eastburn at 818-832-0936 or Detective C. Parchman at 818-832-0941.
If you wish to remain anonymous, call the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or go directly to www.lacrimestoppers.org.