The Westminster Mall in Orange County, once a bustling shopping hub, now lies empty and vandalized.
Videos shared with NBC Los Angeles reveal graffiti-covered walls and shattered windows throughout the abandoned property. According to a witness known only as “Same1,” about 60 people were seen inside the mall on Wednesday, engaging in destructive activities. “I thought it was ridiculous,” Same1 said. “Mostly young people just breaking things.” He noted the absence of security or police presence during the incident.
The mall, which closed in October after several decades, is slated for redevelopment into a mixed-use retail and residential space, though no timeline has been set. Alexis Malatesta, a former mall-goer, expressed concern over the ongoing vandalism. “It’s very scary because it’s only a matter of time before something dangerous is happening inside the structure,” she said.
Westminster police have responded to the property approximately 250 times and arrested more than 20 individuals for trespassing and vandalism in recent months. The department is working with the mall’s four owners to enhance security measures. NBC Los Angeles has reached out to the owners for comment.
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