AUSTIN, Texas -- An Austin man is behind bars in Orlando, Fla. after being caught in an underage sex sting.

The Orlando Police Department said Mark Nichols traveled there for what he thought was sex with a young girl.

Police say Nichols described sex acts he intended to do to the child to a detective posing as the nine year old. Officers say Nichols planned to meet the girl's parents in Orlando, but was instead met by Police.

Nichols is facing multiple charges including attempted sexual battery of a child under 12.  His bond is set at $1,500 but a hold has been placed on his case to keep him in jail.