Police Called, Mall Shut Down As 2,000 Teens Turn Out For Pro Skateboarders' Appearance
DOWNEY (CBSLA.com) — A Downey mall was shut down Saturday as police attempted to calm a crowd of 2,000 teenagers arriving to see two professional skateboarders scheduled to appear at a local clothing store.
Stonewood Center shopping mall, located in the 200 block of Stonewood Street, was swarmed with fans of professional skateboarders Steven Fernandez, 15, and Keelan Dadd, 27.
Downey police say hundreds converged inside the shopping center while thousands formed a line outside its doors.
Fernandez and Dadd were scheduled to appear Saturday afternoon at the Zumiez store but Downey police said the event had to be cancelled due to the crowds.
"The clothing store and event staff were overwhelmed with the large crowd inside the mall, which caused the business to close their doors and cancel the event," Lt. Brian Baker stated.
Stonewood Center management also temporarily closed the mall "in the interest of public safety," Baker said.
Patrons were escorted out by police and local law enforcement agencies.
There were no reports of any injuries or arrests and no significant damage to property, according to Baker.
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