Willowbrook Mall will once again implement a temporary youth curfew this weekend, requiring anyone under 18 to be accompanied by an adult after 3 p.m.
The mall announced that its Parental Guidance Required (PGR) program will be in effect Saturday, July 18, citing recent social media activity suggesting the potential for disruptive, unsupervised gatherings of teens.
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Mall officials said the decision was made to help ensure a safe and peaceful shopping experience for guests.
“We hope to not need to implement this on a regular or full-time basis,” the mall said in a statement. “We request that all guests and employees respect our Code of Conduct so that we can maintain a safe, peaceful environment for the entire community.”
How the temporary curfew works
Beginning at 3 p.m. Saturday, the following rules will be in place:
- Guests under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or supervising adult who is at least 21 years old.
- Public safety officers will be stationed at all mall entrances to check identification for guests who appear to be 17 or younger.
- Anyone unable to provide a valid ID showing they are at least 18 years old must be accompanied by a supervising adult to remain in the mall.
- One supervising adult may accompany up to four minors and must stay with them at all times while inside the shopping center.
The temporary policy comes about two months after Willowbrook Mall implemented the same youth curfew in May following similar concerns over unsupervised teen gatherings.
Mall officials emphasized that the measure is temporary and is intended to help prevent disruptions while allowing shoppers to safely enjoy the shopping center.