Suspect identified in prowling incidents in Leslieville
Posted October 6, 2021 6:26 am.
Last Updated October 6, 2021 10:54 pm.
Police are looking for a suspect who was allegedly caught on camera trying to break into homes in Leslieville.
Officials said a man has been targeting homes in the Dundas Street East and Leslie Street area. It’s alleged the man has been trying to break into homes in the evening and overnight hours.
Police said on a few occasions the man was reportedly seen travelling on a bike.
They have since identified the man as Gerard Silas Purcell, 40, of no fixed address. He is wanted for two counts of Attempt Break and Enter, two counts of Prowl by Night and Criminal Harassment
Purcell is described as between the age of 30 and 35, with a medium build. He has a clean shaven, bald head.
He was seen wearing a hooded sweatshirt, knee-length sports shorts with stripes on the side, black socks, and casual footwear.
Police have released a full security image and a brief security video clip of the suspect.
Full security image of a suspected wanted in a prowl by night investigation in Leslieville, Oct. 6, 2021. HANDOUT/Toronto Police
Anyone with information is being asked to contact Det. Const. Yan at 416-808-5500.
