MADERA, Calif. (KFSN) -- A 43-year-old man is in jail, accused of an attempted sexual assault on a teenager after a break-in at her home.

Madera police say Hilario Morals-Santiago was arrested earlier this week after he was caught running from the back door of the 13-year-old's home around 3 a.m.

Officers are praising the girl's bravery after she started screaming and called 911 to report the intruder.

Authorities say the young girl's actions stopped the assault from continuing and also helped capture someone they believe is involved in similar cases.

"In addition, it has assisted us in solving other investigations. So now, not only is he facing this current incident but he is also facing other incidents that happened in the community," Madera Police Sgt. Blake Short said. "She has al

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