In a strange and concerning turn of events, police in Lakewood have obtained an arrest warrant for a man accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of underwear, from the laundry rooms of an apartment complex.

The high value of this underwear theft has left the community perplexed.

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The suspect, identified as Hugo Salazar Hernandez, 39, has become the subject of a national arrest warrant on numerous counts of theft and burglary. The case gained attention back in July when the police shared photos of the alleged suspect, leading to his identification. Since then, authorities have been diligently working to bring the Colorado underwear thief to justice.

According to the Lakewood Police Department, Hernandez is believed to have stolen laundry from the Lakeview Towers apartment complex on multiple occasions, committing these acts of theft dozens of times.

A search of Hernandez's residence yielded over 500 “items of evidence,” primarily consisting of stolen underwear. These items, estimated to be worth nearly $30,000, belong to more than 30 victims ranging in age from 6 to 69 years old.

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The investigation into Hernandez's activities has been ongoing for over three years. In July, the Lakewood police informed FOX31 that Hernandez is not a known resident of the complex. Instead, he targeted laundry rooms on each floor of the Lakeview Towers at Belmar Apartments, located in the 600 block of South Reed Street.

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Authorities have provided a description of Hernandez and the vehicle he drives in hopes that the public can assist in his apprehension.

Hernandez is described as a Hispanic male, weighing approximately 150 pounds and standing at around 5 feet, 9 inches tall. He has black hair, brown eyes, and is believed to drive a black 2009 Audi A5 with no visible registration.