The owners of White Marsh Mall have announced a new curfew for teenagers that goes into effect Friday, March 8. According to a press release from the mall, Teenagers 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult over the age of 21 years old on Friday and Saturday evenings after 5 p.m. The mall also announced that teenagers without an adult will be asked to show proper ID or leave.
This policy comes after months of police activity at the mall. Councilman David Marks and Councilwoman Cathy Bevins have both called for a curfew at White Marsh Mall similar to Towson Town Center and the Avenue at White Marsh.
“The safety of customers and patrons at White Marsh Mall was the top priority for many attendees at our town hall meeting in January. This long-overdue measure is needed now as the weather improves and crowds increase in the White Marsh Towne Center,” Marks said in a statement. “I thank Councilwoman Bevins for her long work on this issue, as well as County Executive Olszewski for personally engaging mall management. Thank you also to those residents who demanded action from Brookfield Properties.
This measure is not a cure-all, but it will help.”
Bevins, who represents the mall’s district, said she is glad the mall has put the curfew in place.
“This is a step in the right direction. I have met with and been in constant contact with the Mall’s leadership advocating for a curfew. I also introduced a Resolution in October requesting that the mall adopt such a policy,” Bevins explained. “Everyone, from the shoppers to the employees deserve a safe and positive environment and I believe this new policy will help accomplish that.”
