Lockdown at Santa Anita Mall Due to False Alarm
Arcadia Mall Lockdown Due to False Gun Threat
An Arcadia shopping center was placed on lockdown Wednesday evening following a false report of a firearm.
According to Crime Stoppers, police received a call shortly before 5 p.m. from an individual claiming to possess a gun and threatening a customer at the Shops at Santa Anita. In response, the Arcadia Police Department acted swiftly, placing the plaza under temporary lockdown for safety.
Officers conducted a thorough search of the premises and confirmed that the reported threat was a hoax. Following this assessment, the lockdown was lifted, allowing normal operations to resume at the mall.
No arrests have been made related to the false report. Authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident to reach out to the Arcadia Police Department at 626-574-5151, while anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS.
