COLUMBIA, Md. — A disturbance at the Mall in Columbia caused concern among shoppers Friday afternoon, but police confirmed there was no threat to public safety.
Howard County Police received multiple calls at approximately 4:45 p.m. reporting a possible threat at the mall. Responding officers and mall security quickly determined that the incident involved a disorderly person in the food court.
According to police, the individual was exhibiting erratic behavior that alarmed patrons, but there was no weapon involved, and no one was harmed during the incident.
Authorities confirmed that the situation was resolved swiftly and emphasized that at no point was there an actual threat to the safety of shoppers or staff.