Police sketch of burglary suspect posing as construction worker.

Police released sketches Monday of two men sought for posing as construction workers to get into South Bay residents' homes to commit burglaries.

The men have struck in El Segundo, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Los Angeles and in Temple City, El Segundo police Lt. Ray Garcia said.

During crimes Oct. 21 and 22 in El Segundo, a man wearing a yellow hard hat, boots and carrying a clipboard knocked on doors and told residents there was a broken sewer line in the area.

He said he needed to check the homes for sewage and water leaks, and asked the residents to run the water in their backyard while he inspected the houses.

While inside, he ransacked the bedrooms and took small items.

Police sketch of burglary suspect posing as construction worker.

The victims of the two homes were more than 75 years old.

A similar crime occurred Oct. 22 in Manhattan Beach.

The man in the hard hat was described as Latino, 40 to 50 years old, 5 feet 9 inches tall and 175 pounds. He had weathered and wrinkled skin.

The burglar fled in a brown compact pickup truck. Another man seen with him was described as Latino, 30 to 35 years old, 5 feet 10 inches tall and 230 to 250 pounds.

Anyone with information should contact Detective Hugo Perez at 310-524-2216.