Planned "Mall Takeovers" at South Shore Plaza and Northshore Mall Prompt Warnings From Police: We Have a "Proactive Plan"

Planned "mall takeovers" at South Shore Plaza and Northshore Mall prompt warnings from police: we have a "proactive plan"

Police in two Massachusetts communities have issued warnings to anyone who joins so-called "mall takeovers" planned for Friday.

Police Monitoring Possible 'Mall Takeover'

Officials say they were made aware of a possible Mall Takeover event in Braintree. Braintree Police say that on Tuesday they were notified about a social media post advertising a “Braintree Mall takeover” at 7 p.m. Police say they are concerned about potential public safety risks and have “coordinated staffing, developed a comprehensive operational plan,” […]

Police in Braintree warn of street ‘takeover’ planned for Friday at South Shore Plaza - The Boston Globe

“Our primary concern upon learning of this post was public safety,” police said. “Events promoted in this manner can attract a large and unpredictable crowd.”

Police warn public of planned ‘mall takeover’ at South Shore Plaza

Local authorities are increasing staffing and coordinating with regional law enforcement.

Braintree police warn of planned ‘takeover' event at South Shore Plaza

Police in Braintree, Massachusetts, are warning the public of a “takeover” event that is being advertised on social media as happening at the South Shore Plaza Friday night. Braintree police say they became aware of the “Braintree Mall takeover” through a social media post that said the event is happening at 7 p.m. Friday. A takeover is typically a mass gathering where cars literally take over a street intersection or a parking lot, doing donuts…

Braintree police warn public about planned ‘takeover’ at South Shore Plaza

The potential threat of a takeover has put law enforcement on edge after a series of violent street takeovers last fall.