In a bizarre incident in Great Bend, Kansas, a babysitter found an intruder hiding under a child's bed after the young one claimed there was a "monster." The suspect, with a history of violence and a restraining order against him, is now facing multiple serious charges.
Babysitter Discovers Intruder After Child's "Monster" Complaint in Kansas
Babysitter Discovers Intruder After Child's "Monster" Complaint in Kansas
A babysitter encountered a man hiding under a bed in Kansas after a child reported a "monster," leading to a tense confrontation and the suspect's subsequent arrest.
A babysitter faced an alarming situation in Great Bend, Kansas, when a child under her care reported a "monster" lurking beneath the bed. Upon investigating, she encountered a man hiding there, prompting an immediate altercation. The Barton County Sheriff's Office reported that the encounter led to one child being unintentionally knocked over during the struggle. The suspect, who had previously resided at the home and was prohibited from being on the property due to a protection from abuse order, fled the scene but was apprehended the following morning after a brief foot chase.
The 27-year-old suspect is facing serious charges, including aggravated kidnapping, aggravated burglary, aggravated battery, child endangerment, felony obstruction of law enforcement, and violating his protection from abuse order. Law enforcement responded to the incident late Monday evening, around 22:30 local time, where the babysitter recounted the series of events. The man was arrested not far from the scene and is currently held in county jail with a bond set at $500,000 (£386,016). The incident has raised concerns about safety and the protective measures in place to keep children safe.
