A man dubbed a "homeless hero" after he tried to ram a shopping trolley into the terrorist in the Bourke Street attack is wanted for questioning over a spate of recent burglaries, police have revealed.

Michael Rogers, 46, drew widespread praise and the nickname 'Trolley Man" for pushing the trolley repeatedly at Hassan Khalif Shire Ali as the 30-year-old man attempted to stab police during the horrific incident last week.

'Trolley Man' Michael Rogers Credit:Luis Enrique Ascui

A crowdfunding campaign “Not all heroes wear capes” to thank Mr Rogers had raised more than $143,000 by Thursday evening.

Police revealed on Thursday evening that they wanted to speak with Mr Rogers over a series of burglaries that occurred in the St Kilda and CBD area and breach of bail conditions.