Police in Peabody issued a warning to the public on Friday morning about a planned “takeover” at the Northshore Mall, hours after authorities in Braintree sounded the alarm over a similar threat at South Shore Plaza.
The Peabody Police Department says it has become aware of an event advertising a “Northshore Mall takeover” at 3 p.m. Friday.
“Our primary concern is public safety, including visitors to the mall, employees, business owners, and the residents of Peabody. Events promoted in this manner can attract a large and unpredictable crowd,” the department warned…