Convicted sex offender, 29, accused of posing as schoolgirl to enroll in high school for second time

26 Oct 2026 • 3:51 PM MYT
The Independent
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Convicted sex offender, 29, accused of posing as schoolgirl to enroll in high school for second time

  • Makayla Craig, a 29-year-old registered sex offender, was arrested for allegedly pretending to be a homeless 17-year-old girl to enroll at a high school near Minneapolis.
  • School staff alerted authorities before Craig could complete enrollment or attend any classes on campus or online.
  • This incident follows a similar 2024 attempt in Oregon where Craig served jail time for enrolling in a high school as a 15-year-old homeless girl.
  • Craig has a criminal history that includes a 2023 conviction for sexual assault of a minor as well as active warrants for theft.
  • Currently held on up to $200,000 bail, Craig faces felony forgery charges and is scheduled to appear in court on November 18.

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