An 8-year-old girl fought back against an attacker wearing a clown mask who is accused of assaulting her in her bedroom earlier this month, police said. The suspect, Thomas Gallegos, 56, allegedly entered the home in Sterling,

The 56-year-old installed a washer and dryer at their home days before the attempted kidnapping, officials say

Thomas Gallegos, 56, was accused of a late-night break-in at the family's home days after he helped install their washer and dryer, authorities said.