Raleigh mall prepares security for tax-free weekend

Mall General Manager Jack Love said patrols have been increased in and around the shopping center in response to the fight.

Just a day after their court appearances Raleigh Police Chief Harry Dolan said the city has a "significant" gang problem that requires a community-wide response.

Shoppers on Friday said they felt relieved to see extra security at the Triangle Town Center mall.

“I am actually assuming that since that has happened the security is probably the best its ever been,” Baldwin said.

Shopper Patricia Roghelia said the extra security made her feel safer.

Angel Perry said the incident prompted her to shop at the mall during the day instead of night.

“Any reasonable person probably understands that last week’s events are probably not the norm around here and we are going to make sure that it is not the norm going forward,” Love said.

Mall officials said they are considering options for long term security, including a curfew. After incidents at Northgate Mall in Durham, mall officials implemented a curfew.

“Sometimes perception is reality. We want people to feel as though they’re safe here at Triangle Town Center,” Love said.