Stanwood man arrested for home invasion robbery

Arlington Police arrested a 25-year-old Stanwood man for his alleged involvement in a home invasion robbery last week.

His name was not released prior to press deadlines.

On Monday, Aug. 30, officers responded to a home in the 400 block of E. Gilman in Arlington around 11:30 p.m. Four people were in the home at the time of the break-in, including a young child.

Kristin Banfield, city of Arlington spokeswoman, said the residence is a “known house” to officers in the department for drug activity.

The victims reported that two adult men forced their way into the house and held them at gun point.

The suspects demanded valuables and cash and threatened to kill the victims, before fleeing on foot, said Banfield.

Arlington Police searched the area but were unable to locate the suspects.

The Stanwood suspect was arrested on Thursday, Sept. 2, after victims provided positive identification. He was booked into the Snohomish County Jail for investigation of burglary and robbery, both in the first degree.

He has past arrests for assault, burglary, reckless driving and eluding.

As of Friday, authorities were still looking for the second suspect. Residents are encouraged to contact the Arlington Police Department at 360-403-3400 with any information.