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Authorities in Culiacán, Mexico, are on the lookout for a suspected serial killer with a unique calling card.

Cops in the Mexican state of Sinaloa believe the same individual is responsible for the deaths of five people from three different neighbourhoods.

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According to Mexico News Daily, locals have dubbed the killer “El Juguerto” — translated “The Toy Man” — because of the mementos he leaves with each victim, toy cars.

The deceased are believed to be vehicle thieves, and cops believe the number of toys left on top of the bodies matches the number of vehicles they’ve allegedly stolen.

The Daily Mail reported the killings started on August 4, with all victims aged between 20 and 30. When found, there were signs of torture on the bodies.

None of the victims had previous criminal records, according to Sinaloa’s Attorney General’s office.

The latest slaying took place August 7. Media identified the victim as simply “Carlos”.

In an incident captured by surveillance video, a man believed to be Carlos pulls a weapon on two women as he steals their red pickup truck.