Atlantic Center Security
I not too long ago returned home from a shopping trip at Atlantic Center. My Target browsing was cut short by a HUGE group of angry, shouting, cursing, teen boys. I sensed a melee brewing, so I got the hell out of the store. To my dismay, the teens followed right behind me. The group…
I not too long ago returned home from a shopping trip at Atlantic Center. My Target browsing was cut short by a HUGE group of angry, shouting, cursing, teen boys. I sensed a melee brewing, so I got the hell out of the store. To my dismay, the teens followed right behind me. The group began to disperse on the escalators, but quickly reconvened on the main level. More shouting and cursing, including threats of violence continued. Myself and another woman split up to find some type of security or random police officer who may have happened to be in there. Approximately 5 minutes later, we bumped into each other again, neither of us having found anyone of authority to diffuse the situation. I figured I did my best and decided to just go home. As I stepped out onto the Flatbush Avenue exit, the groups of teens began running towards each other hurling insults and threats of imminent bodily harm. I damn near had to toss myself into oncoming traffic to avoid the ensuing melee.
Does Atlantic Center have no security officers? Do the police not patrol this place? Who the hell knew that Target could be such an anger inducing place in the early evening? (All of this happened around 4:45-5:00pm)
Cargar, in that case, I’m *THWACKING* all of you with a glitter stick 🙂
Snaps, not to make light of your post, or your bad experience, but Biff, Kens, DH, Dave, *rob*, DeLepp, etson, jester, m4l, Slopey, Denton, benson, broked, Pete, lesbiman, chicken, wasder, legion, lechacal and I were just having some fun at the mall after work!! Sorry!!
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Plus, what you mentioned is actually a country-wide problem not just something that happens in big cities.
lol. it’s a country wide problem now because section 8 vouchers can now be used anywhere.
*rob*
Also, I’ve got no idea/evidence of these teens shoplifting, etc. in Target. They like to hang out in the snack bar area. It’s actually not a bad idea to hang there after school, socialize with friends and have a cheap pizza and a slushie. It’s all innocent. It’s just a few bad apples that destroy it for everyone. While I’d hate to see *all* teens kicked out of Target and the A.C. mall, there must be a solution to all of this. I don’t know if it’s feasible to limit the number allowed in there at any given time (I’ve seen plenty of bodegas near schools that have a sign up saying only 3-5 kids allowed in the store at once, or even more strict – no kids under 16 without a parent).
No, you probably didn’t do that, you just drank and used drugs. Plus, what you mentioned is actually a country-wide problem not just something that happens in big cities.
Finally, shoplifting has increased amongst kids from ALL socio-economic backgrounds. Try not to stereotype.
Glitter and a digital camera…I’ll keep it in mind 🙂
When I went looking for security/police I did go into the section of AC that connects to the LIRR and the Subway. I thought for sure I’d at least find one cop there. Nadda. Usually the police are swarming the entire Atlantic Ave/Pacific Street Station. Not yesterday. Or at least not when I needed them.
I think I will write a letter to the powers that be over there. This can’t be allowed to continue.
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Think back to your teenage years, im sure you weren’t very pleasant to be around when at a mall.
probably not. but i didnt carry guns, call random women bi+tches, shop lift, and try to intimidate people.
*rob*
Maybe you should be more clear when you say “kids from the projects”. Most kids that hang out in ATL center don’t even live in the area because their families have been priced out.
Also, im pretty sure it was kids from park slope that live in million dollar brownstones that were annoying the hell out of me while at the Court Street Theater/Barnes and Nobles. However, to just assume that teenagers from a “certain part of town” are culpable, a more responsible response would be “that’s how teenagers are”. Think back to your teenage years, im sure you weren’t very pleasant to be around when at a mall.
Acually, I would recommend having a conversation with the district manager, board chair and chair of the Police committee of CB#2 and Marty Markowitz’s office to let them know of the incident. Together with Target corporate and store management they could work to providing a safer feeling shopping environment. I don’t want to shop in a police state but I like being safe.