Macklemore’s Seattle Home Burgled While Kids Slept: Inside the Frightening Heist

Heads up: Macklemore’s Seattle pad was targeted by burglars in what’s quickly become a community-wide shocker. According to a Seattle Police Department press release, officers arrived at the rapper’s upscale Capitol Hill residence just before midnight on January 15 after neighbors reported suspicious activity. Inside, three of Macklemore’s little ones were sleeping soundly—thankfully unharmed—but the scene they woke to was anything but chill.

Sources tell us the intruders slipped in through a second-floor window, rifled through bedrooms, and made off with high-end electronics and a stash of jewelry estimated at roughly $20,000 in value. Seattle PD confirms there were no signs of forced entry at the front door, suggesting the thieves came prepared. A spokesperson noted, “This appears to be a targeted burglary. We’re following up on CCTV from nearby homes and canvassing the neighborhood.” Page Six and TMZ both independently cited a neighbor who heard glass shatter around 11:45 p.m. and saw two figures hustling down the street.

Despite the chaos, Macklemore—born Ben Haggerty—and his partner were not home at the time. Friends report they were attending a music industry event downtown and immediately cut their night short when they got the call. In a brief statement shared with People magazine, the couple said they’re “grateful everyone is safe” and are “cooperating fully” with investigators to tighten home security.

This incident has ignited fresh debate over celebrity vulnerabilities and parental peace of mind. In a similar case last year, Justin Bieber’s La Haute, Calif., abode was invaded undetected, prompting him to upgrade his surveillance system—an upgrade Macklemore may now be eyeing. Security experts we spoke to (via a Seattle Times interview) stress the importance of motion-sensor lighting and smart locks after dark, especially in urban neighborhoods where high-profile homes stand out.

Local residents are rallying, too: One Capitol Hill community forum organized a block-watch meeting slated for next Tuesday to discuss increased patrols. Meanwhile, social media is buzzing with fans sending virtual hugs and offering to pitch in for a neighborhood security fund.

In true millennial style, the internet’s half-commiserating and half-waxing philosophical—questioning whether “you can ever really unplug” when you’re in the public eye. But for Macklemore and his fam, the immediate focus is on child safety and recovering stolen keepsakes.

Anyway, that’s the lowdown. Do with it what you will.

Sources: Celebrity Storm and New York Post, Seattle Police Department press release, People magazine, TMZ
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