A man who bears a shocking resemblance to cult figure Jay from the movie "Clerks" stole packages from a Southeast Portland apartment building, police said. Now, they are asking the public's help to identify him.

The man, dubbed the "Jay from 'Clerks' Burglar," stole several packages from the lobby of an apartment building near Southeast 13th Avenue and East Burnside Street on July 19, police said.

Aside from looking like Jay -- a marijuana-selling character played in several Kevin Smith movies and productions by actor Jason Mewes -- the man's other distinguishing feature is a large tattoo on his left forearm, police said.

Actors Jason Mewes and Kevin Smith as "Jay," left, and "Silent Bob" in "Clerks II."

In Smith's film universe, Jay is accompanied by "Silent Bob," played by Smith.

Anyone with information about the case can submit it here.

— The Oregonian/OregonLive