Kansas Man Arrested After Hiding Under Child’s Bed in Protective Order Violation

Martin Villalobos Jr., 27, faces multiple charges after being discovered by a baby-sitter in a child’s bedroom and fleeing the scene before his arrest the next day.

On March 24, 2025, a baby-sitter in Great Bend, Kansas, found Martin Villalobos Jr. hiding under a child’s bed after the child reported a 'monster.'
An altercation ensued, during which the baby-sitter and a child were knocked to the ground before Villalobos fled the scene.
Villalobos, who was under a protective order barring him from the property, was apprehended the following day after a brief pursuit by law enforcement.
He is currently in custody at Barton County Jail, facing charges including aggravated burglary, kidnapping, child endangerment, and violation of a protective order.
The case has drawn attention to child safety concerns and the enforcement of protective orders, with Villalobos’ bail set at $500,000.