A Colorado man is facing serious charges after allegedly breaking into a home and attempting to kidnap a young girl from her bedroom. The incident occurred in Sterling, Colorado, shortly before 2:30 AM on October 15th.

Thomas Gallegos, 56, was arrested Saturday on suspicion of burglary, assault, attempted kidnapping and child abuse, the Sterling Police Department said.

According to the arrest affidavit, Gallegos is suspected of breaking into a home on Oct. 15 in Sterling. It happened in the middle of the night on Walnut Street, and the man was allegedly wearing a cloth clown mask. The man then went into the bedroom of an 8-year-old girl and attempted to kidnap her.

According to the Sterling Police Department ... After using location data from the victim's phone, police identified the suspect in a news release as Thomas Gallegos, 56. An arrest warrant was obtained, the release continues, and the suspect was taken ...

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.

An 8-year-old girl bravely fought back against a would-be kidnapper wearing a clown mask during a terrifying late-night break-in, according to authorities. The young child – who has not been publicly identified – told cops that the attacker came into her room at her family’s home in Sterling in the early hours of Oct.

An eight-year-old girl in Colorado bravely fought off an assailant who attempted to kidnap her from her bedroom, according to the Sterling Police Department. The girl was attacked by an unknown male who had entered her room.