Suspect In Renton Rifle Break-In Attempts Still At Large

RENTON, WA — Police have released an update on the man captured on video trying to break into local homes while carrying a rifle. The suspect has not been identified, but police did detain and question at least one person about the incident.

According to Newcastle police Chief Jason Houck, police spoke to a man this week about the attempted break-ins. He was arrested, but on a charge unrelated to the break-ins. Houck did report that there have been no new incidents involving the rifle-toting man that police are aware of.

"Because this is an active investigation where we are still looking for a suspect, a lot of the info we have can't be put out," Houck said.

The man hit three homes along Hoquiam Avenue in Renton early Monday morning, between about 2 and 3:30 a.m. He also tried to get into a home along Southeast 86th Street in Newcastle.

Houck said police are "throwing a lot of resources" at the investigation. You can see surveillance images of the suspect here.

If you saw anything, send tips to either Renton police or the King County Sheriff's Office (Newcastle police) if you live in Newcastle.