Video Shows Convicted Miami-Dade Sex Offender Stalking 10-Year-Old Girl in Home Depot
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – Newly released surveillance videos have captured a disturbing incident at a Miami-Dade Home Depot, where a convicted sex offender allegedly stalked a 10-year-old girl shopping with her mother. The suspect, Kevin Hurley, a 60-year-old homeless man, was arrested on July 23 on a charge of aggravated stalking of a minor.
According to police, Hurley was already on probation for a prior conviction involving child molestation when the incident occurred on Independence Day at the Home Depot located at 19400 SW 106th Ave. The Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office released the videos, which show Hurley prowling the store in a manner that police described as predatory.
In the footage, Hurley can be seen approaching the young girl, who has been blurred in the video for her protection, as she and her mother were checking out. According to the arrest report, Hurley made comments to the child, saying, “I love your Mickey ears, and I think you are too big to be in that shopping cart.” The girl reportedly felt uncomfortable and removed her ears.
After initially walking away, Hurley reappeared minutes later, circling the checkout area where the girl and her mother were still located. The video shows him pacing the aisles, pretending to browse items while clearly fixated on the girl. Hurley even attempted to re-enter the checkout area but eventually left the store.
The arrest report details that the girl’s mother had noticed Hurley’s suspicious behavior and asked a store employee to escort her and her daughter to their car. Once in the parking lot, Hurley followed them in his vehicle. The situation escalated when a good Samaritan confronted Hurley, prompting him to speed off. Police later apprehended Hurley, who remains in custody at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center as of Thursday.
This incident has raised concerns about the safety of children in public spaces and the effectiveness of probationary measures for convicted sex offenders. Authorities are urging parents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious behavior to the police immediately.
