Mission RCMP is searching for a man it believes is connected to eight incidents of theft and damaging vehicles last week. 

According to a social media post from the detachment, the series of thefts and mischief to vehicles occurred between approximately 4:30 a.m. and 5:30 a.m. on Wednesday (Nov. 27).

Police say residents in several areas of Mission had damage done to their vehicles with eight different incidents reported.  Per the RCMP, most of the incidents occurred in the Cade Barr Street and Topper Drive area, but other vandalism on Silverdale Avenue and near the intersection of 10th Avenue and Cedar Street was also reported.

"After reviewing CCTV footage from some of the properties, and identifying similarities between the crimes themselves, investigators believe all of the mischief incidents were committed by the same perpetrator," Mission RCMP said. 

The detachment describes the suspect as a man with dark hair and glasses, wearing black shoes, black pants, a black hoodie with red writing, a grey jacket, large headphones, and a black backpack with what appears to be a plush toy clipped onto it.

Police say the man tried to open the doors of vehicles and walked away if they were locked, but smashed windows and tampered with vehicle ignitions in other cases. No vehicles were reported stolen.

"He also briefly entered one unlocked residence. A witness described the male as smelling strongly of alcohol, and stumbling as he walked," police said. 

RCMP say the investigation remains ongoing.

Those with information are urged to contact the Mission RCMP non-emergency line at 604-826-7161.