Colorado man busted by his own kids after allegedly breaking into home of friend’s ex-wife
By APWednesday, January 6, 2010
Father’s alleged assault plan foiled by own kids
EVANS, Colo. — A Colorado man accused in a weekend break-in was nabbed when police say he ran into some unexpected guests — his own kids. Police say 33-year-old Raul Gaucin-Valenzuela accompanied a friend Saturday to break into the home of a friend’s ex-wife and beat up her new boyfriend.
But the plan was foiled when the men ran into Gaucin-Valenzuela’s children, ages 8 and 11. Police say he didn’t realize the woman who lived there was baby-sitting his children.
The kids recognized their dad, even though his face was covered by a bandanna. No one was hurt in the break-in.
Gaucin-Valenzuela was jailed on suspicion of second-degree burglary and other charges. The friend hasn’t been located.
Information from: Greeley Daily Tribune, greeleytribune.com
