Akron police: Parked car pooper has struck 19 times

AKRON, Ohio, March 12 (UPI) -- Police in Akron, Ohio, said a man photographed defecating on a vehicle is believed to be behind at least 19 incidents of parked car pooping.

Police said the man, who has been nicknamed the "serial pooper," the "mystery pooper" and the "bowel movement bandit," has been linked to 19 incidents involving human feces being left on parked vehicles dating back to May 2012.

The man, who police said usually strikes between 5:30 a.m. and 6:30 a.m., was caught on camera by a resident Wednesday.

Akron Police Lt. Rick Edwards said all of the incidents have taken place in the city's Castle Homes area.

Edwards said the suspect could face charges including criminal mischief if he is identified.