SARASOTA, FL — A registered sex offender has been arrested following an incident where he attempted to lure a 13-year-old girl into his vehicle on Sunday night, as reported by the Sarasota Police Department.
Mark McGoldrick now faces charges of aggravated stalking of a child under 16, in addition to loitering and prowling as a sexual offender near minors. The young girl managed to capture the disturbing encounter on video prior to escaping and later positively identified McGoldrick in a police photo lineup.
Authorities discovered that McGoldrick had allegedly been stalking the same girl for nearly a year, frequently approaching her when she was alone at her school bus stop, according to the police report.
McGoldrick was apprehended at his residence and is currently being held at the Sarasota County Jail.
Anyone with additional information about McGoldrick is encouraged to contact the police at 941-263-6773.
Key Information
- Incident: Attempted luring of a 13-year-old girl
- Arrested Individual: Mark McGoldrick, a registered sex offender
- Charges: Aggravated stalking of a child under 16, loitering and prowling
- Victim Response: Captured encounter on video, identified suspect in lineup
- Duration of Stalking: Nearly one year
- Location of Arrest: McGoldrick’s home
- Current Status: Held at Sarasota County Jail
- Contact Information: Sarasota Police at 941-263-6773
Article original publish date: 2025-07-22 07:00:00
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