Colorado girl, 8, fights back against kidnapper in clown mask, police say

An 8-year-old girl in Colorado fought off an intruder wearing a clown mask who tried to kidnap her during a break-in at her family’s home. The suspect, a neighbor who had recently helped install appliances for the family, was arrested on suspicion of several charges including attempted kidnapping and assault. The girl was injured but managed to alert her mother after the assailant fled. Surveillance video and location data led investigators to the suspect, who denied the allegations. His wife confirmed his presence near the victim’s home at the time of the incident. The girl showed incredible courage in defending herself in a terrifying situation.