A babysitter in Kansas faced a chilling ordeal when a child she was watching complained about a "monster" lurking under the bed. The incident occurred late Monday night in Great Bend, leading to a dramatic confrontation that resulted in the arrest of 27-year-old Martin Villalobos Jr., who was found hiding in the bedroom.

According to the Barton County Sheriff's Office, at approximately 10:30 p.m., the babysitter attempted to reassure the child by checking under the bed. Instead, she encountered Villalobos, leading to an immediate altercation where one of the children was knocked over during the struggle. The babysitter managed to call for help after he fled the scene.

Subsequent police efforts the following morning successfully located Villalobos nearby and initiated a brief foot chase that ended with his capture. He was booked at the Barton County Jail on serious charges, including aggravated kidnapping and child endangerment, among several others.

The incident raised alarms due to Villalobos' prior connection to the residence; he had a protection order against him, prohibiting him from being on the property. His bond has been set at $500,000, a measure reflecting the severity of the alleged offenses.

As details continue to emerge, the community expresses relief that the children and babysitter were ultimately unharmed, with many commenting on the horror of the event as a disturbing reality prompted by a child's innocent fears. For comprehensive details, visit HuffPost and ABC News.