Hudson Valley police are looking for a man who they say preys on underage girls.

This wanted New York man allegedly has a wide-ranging history of sending young girls explicit images.

Wanted By Dutchess County Sheriff's Office

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The Dutchess County Sheriff's Office is asking for help in finding 25-year-old Hayez D. Prelich. Police say he's wanted for felony disseminating indecent material to minors and criminal contempt, a misdemeanor.

"Prelich has an extensive history of communicating with underage females and sending obscene material," the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office stated in a press release.

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He's described as being a 5'11" 160-pound white man with brown hair and brown eyes.

Wanted New York Man Frequents Dutchess, Ulster Counties

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Prelich typically reaches out to young girls in Dutchess and Ulster counties, police say. Investigators are asking anyone with information to come forward.

"Please contact the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office at 845-486-3800 if you see or come into contact with Prelich. Please contact the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office Detective Bureau if you have any additional information regarding his whereabouts at 845-486-3820," the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office said.

Arrested In Pine Plains, New York

Prelich was arrested by New York State Police in February for allegedly sending indecent material of a pornographic nature to two victims under the age of sixteen.

He was arraigned in the town of Pine Plains Court and released on his own recognizance following his February arrest.

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