Lacey Police arrest sledgehammer-wielding hospital burglary suspect

LACEY, Wash. — Lacey police arrested a man on Tuesday who they believe broke into multiple hospitals Monday morning with a sledgehammer.

Just after 2 a.m. Lacey police were called to South Sound Behavioral Hospital where a man used a sledgehammer to break into the lobby through the front windows.

He then smashed several doors inside the hospital and said he was “Just looking around.” He then ran away.

🚨Do you recognize this man?🚨He is described as a white male in his 30’s, about 5’09”, slender build with sandy blonde hair and glasses. He used a sledgehammer to break some windows to gain access to a couple different places yesterday! 😳🚓 pic.twitter.com/EkfZrGhDn8
— Lacey Police (@LaceyPolice) March 19, 2024

Then around 5:45 a.m., police were called to the Providence Lacey Clinic where a similar burglary had occurred. Police believe the same man is responsible.

Police released photos and a description of the suspect.

At 8:45 a.m. on Tuesday, Lacey Police said they had identified the suspect and taken him into custody.