Toronto police are searching for a man wanted in connection with the theft of a $19,000 custom-made racing bicycle.

The theft happened in the St. Clair Avenue East and Mount Pleasant Road area around 9 p.m. on June 26. The incident was caught on camera by a home surveillance system.

A male was seen on security camera footage walking up to a vehicle that was backed into the driveway at a residence, police say. The man then took the bike off a car carrier and rode off.

Police say the man was wearing a light-striped coloured golf shirt, khaki-coloured shorts and grey shoes with white laces.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5300.