The Gainesville Police Department is searching for a man suspected of a string of auto burglaries in Gainesville.
In January, Gainesville car burglaries increased, said GPD spokesman Keith Kameg.
Kameg said some of the victims reported their credit cards stolen.
"Because they were honest with their banking information, GPD was able to contact the businesses where their credit cards were used," Kameg said.
The businesses provided GPD with video of their stores at the times that the credit cards were used.
Joseph Murray, 46, was in some of those videos using the stolen cards.
"We think he is linked to as many as eight auto burglaries," Kameg said.
Murray has warrants out for his arrest for grand theft and auto burglary, Kameg said.
Murray's bonds total more than $47,000, he said.
Officials believe Murray ran away and is hiding in Palatka, Kameg said.
"The way that Murray gained access to most of the vehicles was through unlocked doors," Kameg said.
Other than credit cards, Kameg said iPods, GPS tracking devices and other small electronics were taken from the cars.
GPD asks anyone with information on Murray to call 352-955-1818.
