Our Say: Arundel Mills needs to beef up security Bridge repairs

Published 06/30/09

There used to be a time when going to the shopping mall was completely safe. Shoppers may have heard of occasional shoplifters and loitering teenagers, but rarely did they hear of muggings and shootings. Criminals obviously saw it differently.

Last week's mugging at Arundel Mills points out the need for shoppers to be aware of their surroundings and understand that crime can happen to them.

It also points out the need for mall owners to be vigilant about the criminal activity in and around their shopping centers.

According to police, a 24-year-old woman was surrounded by four teens in the parking lot of Arundel...

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Looking ahead - 2009-07-05 21:27:51

Area residents of Arundel Mills have had to endure the increased traffic and crime that came with the mall -- all documented reality. Now the lawmakers say they can control traffic and crime with the addition of a casino? C'mon...how can we all be that blind?

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Jim K. - Severn, MD - Karma: Neutral

Ha - 2009-07-01 07:29:44

You're right J., it is a sad state of affairs when Arundel Kills Mall is the County's "top attraction". That place is just a hole.

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Johnathan Locke - Edgewater, MD - Karma: Excellent

top attraction? - 2009-06-30 22:32:22

Arundel Mills is the county's top attraction? Now that is really sad...

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J. Hyatt - Severna Park, MD - Karma: Neutral

I'm confused, too... - 2009-06-30 18:33:18

Leaders from Virginia warned our Countys leaders about the downsides of a mega-mall. Our leaders apparently knew better. So, I have a few simple questions: Given the mall and related growth that it dragged into the area with it (1) has the County crime rate increased or decreased since the mall was built?; (2) is the County in better or worse financial shape?; (3) are our roads more or less congested?; (4) is our infrastructure in better or worse repair?; (5) are our schools more or less crowded? Given the touted benefits of growth and development, the County should be a virtual paradise by now, right?

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Jeff S. - Arnold, MD - Karma: Neutral

We must be confused - 2009-06-30 17:14:38

Remember when Arundel Mills was being pushed down our throat? Still waiting to see the promised benefits from it.

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Dave D. - Pasadena, MD - Karma: Neutral

Never go back - 2009-06-30 16:18:50

It amazes me that people still go to that mall. Putting slots there would only class up the joint. Maybe even a full casino. I'm sure the mafia would be able to clean up the thuggery in the parking lot if the police can't.

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Scott S. - Annapolis, MD - Karma: Excellent