A shocking home invasion that left Macklemore’s nanny attacked and his championship rings stolen has led to a major arrest. Seattle police say a suspect is finally in custody after a violent robbery that rocked the Capitol Hill neighborhood in June. The rapper’s nanny was sprayed with bear spray while protecting the home, and investigators say thousands of dollars in valuables were stolen.
SWAT Raid in Renton
Police confirmed that King County’s Valley SWAT team raided a home in Renton on August 21. Officers arrested 29-year-old Patrick Maisonet during the operation. Authorities said he was booked on suspicion of robbery and escape not directly involving Macklemore. Prosecutors added that charges tied to the rapper’s home invasion could follow later that day. In court filings, investigators highlighted Maisonet’s violent criminal history. They said he removed an ankle monitor to continue committing serious crimes. Officials have not confirmed if Maisonet has an attorney to represent him.
Investigators said Maisonet was no stranger to law enforcement. The affidavit described him as someone who continued to escalate in criminal activity. Removing the ankle monitor became a critical detail in understanding how he evaded surveillance. Detectives stressed that his crimes reached a dangerous level of violence. The arrest in Renton marked a breakthrough in the case. SWAT officers seized him without further incident during the raid. The case remains active as prosecutors weigh the full range of charges.
The raid also uncovered more than just a suspect. Investigators said Maisonet’s residence provided evidence leading to other searches. Police said the Renton location became a turning point in connecting stolen property to multiple burglaries. The operation revealed that Macklemore’s stolen rings were not isolated thefts. Authorities emphasized the scale of Maisonet’s alleged activity across the area. Detectives used the raid to link the home invasion to a wider crime pattern. This discovery expanded the case beyond just one night in June.
Terrifying Attack on Nanny
Police reports described the early morning robbery of June 7 in grim detail. Two intruders slipped inside through an unlocked door. Macklemore’s 22-year-old nanny was struck with bear spray after putting the children to bed. The suspects ransacked the home while the victim fought through the painful attack. Authorities said thousands of dollars in valuables were taken, including a personalized Sounders championship ring. The nanny escaped and called 911 from a neighbor’s home. Police confirmed the children were not harmed during the invasion.
The victim’s account showed how quickly the attack escalated. She told officers the robbers stormed the home without warning. After being sprayed, she made the decision to flee and find safety. Police said her actions ensured the children remained secure in the house. Investigators documented the attack as a violent home invasion with clear targets. The stolen Sounders ring, engraved with Macklemore’s name, became a critical piece of evidence. It linked the crime unmistakably to the Grammy-winning rapper.
Authorities later determined Macklemore himself was unlikely to be present. Records showed the rapper performed in Ireland on June 4 and 5. That timeline placed him overseas days before the robbery. Police did not confirm his exact whereabouts on June 7. Reports focused instead on the nanny’s testimony and the children’s safety. The absence of direct harm to Macklemore did not diminish the severity of the crime. Investigators made clear that the incident involved a deliberate and violent intrusion into his home.
Stolen Rings Recovered
Detectives traced stolen property after the Renton raid to a South Seattle jewelry store. A search warrant served on the business revealed multiple stolen items. Police said the cache included valuables linked to Macklemore and to other recent burglaries. Among the items, investigators recovered two championship rings. One celebrated a Seattle Sounders title. The other marked a Seahawks championship. Both belonged to the four-time Grammy-winning artist.
The discovery of the Sounders ring carried special significance. Macklemore had proudly displayed it in the music video for “CHANT.” At the two-minute-fifty-second mark, he looked directly into the camera while wearing it. In that moment, he boasted about the number of rings he had earned. The stolen item, engraved with his name, tied the crime back to his identity as both a musician and a Sounders co-owner. Its recovery brought relief to investigators determined to return it to him.
The jewelry store search also revealed stolen goods from other homes. Police confirmed that the case was larger than Macklemore’s robbery alone. Investigators emphasized that Maisonet’s alleged activity connected him to multiple break-ins. The scope of the evidence highlighted a broader criminal operation. Detectives now face the task of building cases for each of those burglaries. The Seattle Police Department underscored that their investigation remains ongoing.