Vanilla Ice Arrested -- Charged With Home Burglary & Grand Theft In Florida

Feb. 19 2015, Published 5:44 p.m. ET
In the wake of Vanilla Ice’s burglary arrest Wednesday, RadarOnline.com has a look at the residence the “Ice Ice Baby” rapper is accused of breaking into and robbing.
Vanilla Ice arrested for alleged home burglary

Vanilla Ice Arrested For Home Burglary

This is the Lantana, Fla. home cops say Robert Van Winkle -- a.k.a. Vanilla Ice -- broke into and robbed.
Vanilla Ice arrested for alleged home burglary

The “Play The Funky Music” rapper pilfered the residence while renovating another home in the neighborhood, officials said.
Vanilla Ice arrested for alleged home burglary

Vanilla Ice, who also hosts the DIY Network's "The Vanilla Ice Project,” was released from jail on $6,000 bond late Wednesday.
Vanilla Ice arrested for alleged home burglary

The rapper, 47, was formally charged with burglary of a residence and grand theft in the incident.
Vanilla Ice arrested for alleged home burglary

Police said the robbery occurred at a point between Dec. 2014 and Feb. 2015.
Vanilla Ice arrested for alleged home burglary

Among the items stolen, officials said, included furniture, bicycles, and a pool heater.
Vanilla Ice arrested for alleged home burglary

He told reporters that the incident was a “misunderstanding” that “was blown out of proportion.”

Vanilla Ice arrested for alleged home burglary

Authorities said the home in question was under foreclosure.
Rapper Vanilla Ice arrested for alleged burglary of Florida home.

Vanilla Ice added that “it’s sad that good news doesn't travel this fast."