Seattle police arrested a ticket scammer accused of selling fake Hamilton tickets to people in King County.
The Seattle Police Dept. first learned of the suspect back in June 2017 when they obtained surveillance video of the man breaking in a Wedgwood restaurant. Later, detectives learned the man stole ticket stock during a break-in at a U-District music venue, according to an official release.
The man was attempting to sell tickets to Hamilton, a musical in production at Seattle’s Paramount Theatre.
Detectives discovered ticket paper and a laptop used to print forged tickets at his home. They believe dozens of people could be victims of his scam.
Police describe the suspect as a bald, white male in his late 40s. They say he posted ads for tickets on Craigslist and Offer-Up.
People who believe they may have been targeted by this ticket scammer are urged to email detectives at SPD5029@Seattle.gov.
