Westminster detectives are stepping up a public search for 21-year-old Hewan Legesse, who is wanted on an active felony theft warrant that investigators say is tied to an organized retail-theft ring operating across the metro area. The investigation, listed as case #2024-21817, covers alleged activity from August 2024 through March 2025. Police are stressing that anyone who spots Legesse should keep their distance and call authorities rather than trying to intervene.
According to a social media post from the department, Westminster Police released Legesse’s name, photos, and case details on Thursday, along with phone numbers and an online tip form for anyone willing to help, per the Westminster Police Department.
How to report tips
Anyone with information is asked to call Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-STOP (7867). The line is staffed around the clock, and tipsters may be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000, according to Metro Denver Crime Stoppers. Tips can also be sent anonymously online through the form at Metro Denver Crime Stoppers, or phoned in to Westminster Police on the non-emergency line at 303-658-4360.
What officers say about the investigation
In the department’s public post, investigators link the active warrant for Legesse to what they describe as an organized retail-theft operation that stretches across the metro region. Westminster has logged the case as #2024-21817 and is asking anyone with leads to reach out to detectives, per the same notice. Officers say they are already working through surveillance footage and loss-prevention reports gathered as part of the ongoing probe.
Do not approach, call police
Officials are clear on one point. If you see the person named in the warrant, do not attempt to contact or detain them yourself. For non-emergency assistance, residents should call Westminster Police at 303-658-4360. The Westminster Public Safety Center is located at 9110 Yates Street, Westminster, CO 80031, according to the City of Westminster police contact page…