Investigators believe Devon Powell is behind at least a half dozen burglaries since January.
They say Powell, who has a history of escape and assault on police, is known to have thrown bricks and rocks through the front door glass of businesses in South Philadelphia in order to enter and burglarize them.
He is wanted in connection with several burglaries in Yeadon, plus the following burglaries in Philadelphia:
Powell, who investigators believe is homeless and may be a substance abuser, is described as 49 years old, 5'11" tall, and 170 lbs.
He has been seeing wearing a hooded, dark colored jacket, blue jeans and white high-top sneakers. He wears prescription eyeglasses with gold frames and is known to operate a dark colored mountain bike.
Anyone with information on Powell's whereabouts is asked to contact South Detectives Division and contact Det. Figueroa or Det. McKenna of the Philadelphia Police Special Investigations Unit at 686-3013 or -3014.