HAMILTON, Ont. - Hamilton police say they have apprehended a women's underwear thief.

Police have been investigating after a home in West Hamilton was broken into last Friday. The only thing missing from the home was women's underwear. A 15-year-old youth was arrested Tuesday afternoon as police allege he was trying to break into a home.

Police say they believe the youth is connected to a rash of break-ins in the area.

The teen faces mischief and break-and-enter charges.