Father's alleged assault plan foiled by own kids

[February 04, 2010]  EVANS, Colo. (AP) -- 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.

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Information from: Greeley Daily Tribune, http://greeleytribune.com/

[Associated Press]

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