300 Juveniles Involved In Eastpoint Mall Mob: Police

DUNDALK, MD — At least 300 juveniles were involved in a mob that drew a massive police presence to Eastpoint Mall Friday night, according to police. Officials said that several precincts from the Baltimore County Police Department and Maryland State Police responded after reports of fights in the parking lot and businesses damaged at 9 p.m. on Friday, March 29.

Police used pepper spray to control the crowd, officials said, and several juveniles were arrested in connection with a robbery in which a woman said her cellphone was stolen.

After 11 p.m., authorities said they were working with the Maryland Transit Administration to arrange for buses to transport the youths from the area.

The mob occurred after an event let out at the mall around 9 p.m., according to WBAL, which said there were reports of juveniles pulling door handles off cars as well as assaults.