Man Wearing 'I Will Put You in a Trunk' Hoodie Is Arrested After 37-Year-Old Woman's 'Suspicious Death' in Texas By Becca Longmire

A man arrested in connection with the death of a 37-year-old woman was taken into custody wearing a hoodie with a chilling message written on the front.

On Thursday, Jan. 15, wanted fugitive, Kruz Dean Wanser, was arrested by officials following “the suspicious death” of Margaret Pennington inside an Azle, Texas, residence on Jan. 11, per a news release shared by the Azle Police Department.

Wanser is currently being held on the following charges: Tampering with or fabricating physical evidence with intent to impair a human corpse, possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance and parole violation.

The fugitive posed for his booking photo wearing a blue hoodie which had a disturbing message written across it in white letters.

The message read, “I will put you in a trunk and help people look for you,” written in capital letters, while the words, “Stop playing with me,” were written underneath in italics.

The Azle Police Department confirmed that officers had arrested Wanser in coordination with the Texas Department of Public Safety Criminal Investigations Division, the Texas Rangers, the United States Marshalls and the Parker County Special Crimes Unit, per the release.

Police said, “At this time, [Pennington’s] cause of death is still pending. This is an open investigation and anyone with any information related to the death of Pennington is encouraged to contact the Azle Police Department at 817-444-3221.”

In a previous public information request shared on Facebook, police confirmed that Wanser was “a person of interest in a suspicious death investigation.”

Officers haven’t confirmed Wanser’s relationship to the victim or whether he’s being considered a suspect.

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An online obituary posted by Forest Meadows Funeral Home in Gainsville, Fla. — where Pennington was born — described her as “deeply loved by her family and friends.”

“Margaret had a creative and sentimental spirit. She found comfort in baking, crocheting, enjoyed music, had a keen interest in genealogy, and loved collecting vintage treasures that carried history and meaning,” the post read.

It continued, “She valued time spent with friends and family and was known for her spunky personality, quick wit, and unmistakable sense of humor. Though small in stature, she had a strong presence and a way of leaving an impression on those who knew her.”

The Azle Police Department did not immediately respond when contacted by PEOPLE for additional information.