Inspirational
Nanny Hears Noise Upstairs, Then Dad Checks Hidden Camera And Sees Something Horrifying in the Kitchen
Jenna Lee Baker, a caregiver from California, has earned the title of “Supernanny” in her community after her unwavering love and quick thinking potentially saved the life of the three-year-old boy under her care during a frightening ordeal.
Jonathan Lai and his wife had always been a busy couple, juggling their demanding full-time jobs with raising their energetic three-year-old son. As much as they wanted to be there for their son all the time, they knew it was impossible to be with him 24/7. They tried their best to manage their schedules so that one of them could always be at home with their son, but sometimes it wasn’t possible.
As a result, they decided to hire a nanny to help take care of their son while they were both at work. They were determined to find someone who not only had the right experience and qualifications but also had a natural talent with children and a motherly instinct. That’s when they found Jenna Lee Baker, a highly recommended caregiver in their community who had a wealth of experience working with children.
From the very first day, Jenna had an instant connection with their son, and it was clear that he felt comfortably safe in her care. She quickly became an integral part of their family, and they were grateful for the peace of mind that came with knowing that their son was in such good hands while they were away at work. Jenna was patient, kind, and nurturing, and it was clear that she had a protective sense that few people possessed.
One of the things that set Jenna apart was her ability to make every day an adventure. She and the little boy would explore their neighborhood, going on walks, visiting the park, and playing games together. Jenna had a seemingly endless supply of crafts and activities that she would use to keep the little boy engaged and entertained, and he adored spending time with her.
Jenna Lee Baker had been a caregiver for the Lai family for over a year, and in that time, she had grown close to their three-year-old son and become well known as a wonderful nanny in the Irvin Community. Suffice to say that her reputation as a caring, experienced, and trustworthy nanny was about to go through the roof.
On one fateful summer day in 2017, Jenna and the little boy had been out running errands together. They decided to change their plans at the last minute and return home earlier than expected. But as they approached the house, Jenna’s intuition kicked in. She had a sinking feeling in her stomach that something wasn’t quite right, although she couldn’t quite place what it was. Every fiber of her being told her to be cautious. However, before she could even voice her concerns, the little boy had already scampered inside the house. Jenna quickly followed after him as fast as she could.
As they walked through the house, they heard a strange noise coming from upstairs. Jenna’s heart began to race, and she knew something was wrong. She started calling out the little boy’s name to have him come to her so she could make a quick exit. When suddenly, a man appeared at the top of the stairs.
The man’s eyes met Jenna’s, and she knew they were in danger. She quickly grabbed the boy’s hand and tried to make a run for it, but the man had already started down the stairs. Jenna’s motherly instincts kicked in, and she knew she had to act fast. Jenna grabbed the little boy and swooped him up in her arms as she ran away as fast as she could. She could hear the man’s footsteps pounding behind them as they raced out of the house.
A neighbor had already come out of their house when they saw Jenna running in a panic, and they asked her what was wrong. She could barely breathe after running so hard. Noticing her distressed state, the neighbor quickly invited her inside. They were safe at last. Jenna’s mind was racing with fear and uncertainty. What had just happened? What did the intruder want? All she knew was that her and the little boy were safe, and that was all that mattered in that instant.
Once inside the comforts of the neighbor’s home, Jenna relayed the story to them, and they immediately called the police and informed the Lai family. The police rushed to the scene as soon as possible, but by the time they arrived at the house, the man had already fled the scene. Once the family heard the news, they left work and came straight to Jenna’s aid at the neighbor’s house. They were so grateful that she had kept their son safe, and they apologized profusely that she had been put in this situation to begin with. Jenna explained as much as she could remember to the parents, but they still had no idea of the scary reality that Jenna and their son had faced.
The father, Jonathan Lai, had a list of questions that he wanted to ask Jenna about the incident, but he could tell that she was still shook up from the encounter, so he held off. Most of all, he was unsure why they had been the target of this attack. The parents, their son, and Jenna returned to the house together as the police were investigating the scene. The police confirmed that there was a search warrant out for a suspect. They were searching for an African-American male aged between 18 to 25 years old, weighing approximately 170 pounds or 80 kilograms, carrying a polka dot pack.
The Lai family never imagined that a person would enter their home unannounced. The father felt a cold sweat breakout on his forehead as he realized that his family had been targeted deliberately. What if they had all been home? What if the nanny hadn’t been so quick to realize the danger and get their son out of harm’s way? Watching the police sift through their home looking for clues and taking fingerprints to try to identify the intruder, the Lai family was left feeling frightened and violated. Jonathan Lai expressed how the intruder had torn down his whole sense of security in their home, leaving him feeling vulnerable and uneasy.
Jonathan Lai was very disturbed and wanted to ensure that his family would not be the victim of another attack like this. He wanted to help the police further their investigation, but without any more clues, they were stuck. If only they had some more information. After talking extensively to the police, the dad remembered that he had installed hidden cameras in the house only a few months before.
He had never checked the cameras before and had completely forgotten about it. Jonathan checked the images and saw something horrifying in the kitchen. As he watched the footage play back in front of him, he couldn’t believe what he was seeing—the intruder attempting to break into the house by smashing a window first, but when that failed, he found another way and threw a glass door. The whole series of events happened in broad daylight, which was not only surprising but also quite scary.
The intruder started in the kitchen where he spotted the nanny’s purse and emptied it onto the counter, searching for valuable items. What was he looking for? What did he want? The father’s heart pounded in his chest as he watched the intruder make his way through the living room, searching for anything valuable. Unsatisfied, he wandered through the rest of the house, even peeking into the child’s room. The perpetrator was clearly a meticulous criminal, leaving no room untouched.
As the footage continued, the father noticed that the burglar was constantly on his phone
, his eyes darting around the room as if he was communicating with someone. Who was he talking to? Were there other people involved in this break-in? Suddenly, the thief must have realized he had overstayed his welcome when he heard the nanny return with the child. He immediately bolted down the stairs and towards the front door in the same direction as Jenna Lee Baker, who was running and carrying the son in a panic. He left through the front door only moments after the nanny and the child did.
The family knew they needed to take action to ensure this never happened again. They made the decision to increase their home security measures and install more cameras around their property. They wanted to do everything in their power to prevent any further break-ins. Despite the fear and uncertainty, the Lai family felt immense gratitude towards Jenna Baker.
They called her their “Supernanny” and were overwhelmed with the love and care she showed towards their little boy. Her quick thinking and brave actions saved their son and prevented a potentially dangerous situation from escalating. Jenna, however, remained humble and insisted she was just doing her job. She cared deeply for the little boy and took her responsibility to keep him safe seriously. Her heroic actions had given the Lai family peace of mind knowing their son was in good hands.