She told another officer she was 95 percent sure. The employee said they had recently done an inventory and told one officer she was "99.5 percent" sure they had stolen the items. An employee at the store told police, "She did not see the individuals take the items, but they were missing $121 in product after the group left." On Friday, Eagan police provided their reports on the incident, which indicate the initial call came from mall security, who said the suspects had stolen product from The Cosmetic Company Store. Alerting the Eagan PD is our standard procedure when responding to any alleged criminal activity. The safety of our shoppers is our number one priority, and our security officer acted swiftly and efficiently in notifying the Eagan Police Department. on March 10, center security received a call from a store manager about an alleged shoplifting incident. The above statement differs from an earlier statement given to Fox 9:Īt 12:20 p.m. We are inviting the customers involved in this matter back to the property so they can continue to enjoy everything that TCPO has to offer.
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Twin Cities Premium Outlets strictly enforces its code of conduct to maintain a safe shopping environment for all customers. "Wonder what would've happened if they were white?" one said, and another added, "We were hesitant to come here - just saw this." (Watch the raw video for yourself here.) Mall customers we talked to said the footage just doesn't pass the smell test. It's not for us to debate that."īut on Facebook, where the video is quickly going viral, many are saying it's classic racial profiling. "If someone doesn't want you on their property for any reason they can ask you.
The chief says mall officials asked police to issue the no trespass order. Right on Nicols Road to the center.Asked how he thinks his officers handled himself after watching the video, Eagan Police Chief James McDonald said, "I think they did fine." McDonald noted that they've had 31 shoplifting calls at the outlet mall this year, and respond with multiple officers because shoplifters often work in groups.
Right on Nicols Road to the center.įrom Mall of America - State Highway 77 South (Cedar Ave) to State Highway 13. Right on Nicols Road to the center.įrom the West - Hwy 494 East to State Highway 77 South (Cedar Ave) to State Highway 13.
Left on Nicols Road to the center.įrom the East - Yankee Doodle Road (Dakota County Road 28) west to State Highway 13. Right onto Diffley Road (Dakota County Road 30). Exit onto State Highway 77 North (Cedar Ave). Right on Nicols Road to the center.įrom the South - Follow I-35 to 1-35E North.