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Seattle Police Arrest 29-Year-Old in Macklemore Home Invasion, Recover Stolen Items at Jewelry Store

A multi-agency probe led to a Renton SWAT raid, with no confirmation that the distinctive Sounders ring was recovered.

Overview

  • Detectives say the June 7 break-in involved two intruders who entered through an unlocked door, used bear spray on a 22-year-old nanny, and stole thousands of dollars in personal items.
  • Seattle police reported finding multiple belongings from Macklemore's home and other recent burglaries during a search at a South Seattle jewelry store.
  • The arrested suspect is a 29-year-old Renton resident whose name has not been released, and he is expected to face charges related to the home invasion in the coming days.
  • Authorities say the arrest followed an Aug. 21 King County Valley SWAT raid at the suspect's residence as part of a broader investigation into celebrity-targeted burglaries.
  • The nanny and the rapper's children were not injured, and the nanny escaped to a neighbor's home to call 911.