Naperville braces for possible teen takeover downtown

The Brief

  • Naperville police say they are preparing for a large teen gathering planned downtown Monday evening and will have a heavy police presence in the area.
  • Officials warn there will be zero tolerance for criminal activity, disorderly conduct or behavior that threatens public safety.
  • The warning comes as teen takeovers have become increasingly common across the Chicago area, sometimes resulting in fights, property damage and even deadly violence.

NAPERVILLE The Naperville Police Department says it is preparing for a potential large teen gathering in the city’s downtown area Monday evening and has plans to have a heavy police presence in place.

The backstory:

Officials said they welcome anyone who wants to gather lawfully and respectfully but warned there will be zero tolerance for criminal activity, disorderly conduct or behavior that threatens public safety.

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