Mall Assault and Midnight Fight Keep Police Busy

Robbery with Violence

On April 27^th at 8:12 p.m., police received a report from a witness stating that several girls had “jumped” and assaulted another female at the mall located in the 1500 block of 18^th Street. Investigation determined that the victim, a 15-year-old female, had been lured to the mall under the pretense of meeting other girls to “hang out.” Upon arrival, she was assaulted by multiple suspects, who kicked and punched her before stealing her shoes. The investigation identified two suspects: a 14-year-old female and a 16-year-old female. Both were located, arrested, and charged in connection with the incident. They were later released to a parent on Undertakings and are scheduled to appear in court on July 7^th, 2026. Emergency Medical Services attended to the victim at the scene and transported her to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Assault with Weapon / Assault

On April 28^th, just after midnight, police were dispatched to a residence on Alaska Bay for a report of a physical altercation between two individuals inside one of the units. Upon arrival, officers determined that both parties had assaulted one another. During the incident, the 27-year-old female struck the 28-year-old male with a PlayStation 5. Both individuals sustained lacerations to the back of their heads. Both were arrested at the scene. The male will be released on an Undertaking once sober. The female was held in custody and is scheduled to appear in court on the morning of April 28^th, 2026