Located in Deptford, NJ - Deptford Mall is a shopping center including H&M, Michael Kors, Sephora, The Disney Store, Dick's Sporting Goods and 130 other specialty stores and restaurants. Outside of the building, an Xfinity store opened. The mall is anchored by Boscov's, Dick's Sporting Goods, JCPenney, Macy's, and Round 1 Entertainment. The men allegedly rode to their robberies in stolen cars that were later torched in Philadelphia, according to a criminal complaint. Video tour in the link of whats coming soon to the Deptford Mall and Gloucester Premium Outlets! The investigation continued as of Wednesday morning. The Round 1 Entertainment facility in the Deptford Mall (NJ) opened today Oct 24, 2020 for their soft opening! Copyright 2023 WPVI-TV. The video starts at the Deptford Mall with the telltale entryway to the new Round One Entertainment (and food/drink) center which is finalizing construction. "And we were focused on the safety of patrons and of our fellow officers. [6], On August 5, 1996, an armed gunman attempted to rob an armored vehicle inside the mall. Several law enforcement agencies are investigating after a "large disturbance" involving more than 500 people broke out Saturday night at the Deptford Mall. A co-defendant, 33-year-old Hasan Knight of Philadelphia, is to be sentenced on similar charges Friday. A juvenile was taken into custody and later released to a guardian at the scene. DEPTFORD, N.J. (WPVI) -- Police are investigating a deadly crash involving a bicyclist near the Deptford Mall in Gloucester County, New Jersey. All rights reserved. I am not clear if that is because of Covid or just that they are still getting some things ready. 2 Temple University exchange students die in out-of-state crash, PSPCA hosts 'Dog-warts' Quidditch Tournament in Philly to raise money, Union claims Liberty Coca-Cola took 'cheap shots' at them amid strike. [8], In January 2007, Macerich purchased the Deptford Mall for $241 million from Simon Property Group. The gunman died at the scene while the other escaped. By the end of the decade, the mall lost retailers Carlton Cards, B. Daulton, San Francisco Music Box Co., Electronics Boutique, Legends Comics & Games, Magic Wok, Many Blessings, Parade of Shoes, Waldenbooks, Art Expo, August Max, Bavarian Pretzel, Casual Corner, Cutting Crew, Deli Delicious, Hanover, Sbarro, Strawbridges, Cutler Camera, Eddie Bauer, Pasta Cheech (later moved outside of the mall), Victorias Secret Beauty, Vitamin Health Center, Wilsons Leather, Afterhours Formal Wear, Cingular Wireless, Coffee Beanery, Cunningham Research, d.e.m.o., Flamers, Hot Topic Rock (a secondary Hot Topic store), Jakes Dog House, Sam Goody, The Icing, USA Blues, White Barn Candle Co. The mall has a gross leasable area of 1,040,000sqft (97,000m2), making it the largest mall in the Gloucester County region[1] and placing it in the top eleven among the largest shopping malls in New Jersey. Teens attacked at Deptford Mall: John Rawlins reports on Action News at 5 p.m., December 10, 2018. The video, posted on the. Enjoy our Text Concierge service from wherever you are. In 2018, Sears announced it would be closing their Deptford store in early 2019. See related: Teens Punched, Smacked Over Parking Spot At NJ Mall, Victim Says. Reach him at jwalsh@gannettnj.com or look for him in traffic. Disney is focusing on their online sales and has decided to shut down most of their mall stores. One suggestion by police was a possible policy requiring juveniles under a certain age to be accompanied by a parent when at the mall. [3] In 1995, the Wanamaker's store became Hecht's. Video of the police presence was captured via helicopter. "They would disperse and then all of a sudden there would be another group congregating at another location.". The mayhem spilled into the mall parking lot and beyond, prompting some other nearby businesses and restaurants to close early, McDonald said. As the officers arrived, large groups of people were forced out of the mall which led to several fights in the parking lot, according to investigators. Monday: 10 AM - 8 PM Tuesday: 10 AM - 8 PM Wednesday: 10 AM - 8 PM Thursday: 10 AM - 8 PM Friday: 10 AM - 9 PM Saturday: 10 AM - 9 PM Sunday: 11 AM - 6 PM See All Hours > SOCIAL . ), and grabbed video of the entire facility! Deptford Mall is a major shopping mall in Deptford Township in Gloucester County, New Jersey. Officials with the Deptford Mall, including employees of Sears, said they were not at liberty to comment on the incident. 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[15], The second floor of the mall looking from the former Sears, Lower level mall entrance of Macy's. The store closed in January 2019. Shoppers can also choose from food favorites Red Robin, Starbucks, Chick-fil-a, and more for a post-shopping meal or snack. Police helicopters whirred . [13] The lower level of Sears was replaced by Dick's Sporting Goods, which relocated from its location across the street on Almonesson Road. this story was last updated in August 2021, Dicks Sporting Goods Lower Level (former Sears), Round One Entertainment Upper Level (former Sears). Escalators were added at each end of the mall, and an elevator was located in the center, with corresponding stairs. In 1994, Wannamakers filed for bankruptcy and sold their assets. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. 2019-04-09. Louis Mathis, 49, headed a "crew of thieves" that robbed or burglarized department stores and other retailers in the South Jersey-Philadelphia area in 2016, said the U.S. Attorney's Office in Philadelphia. Family being harassed. Police said the attackers fled the scene by car. many malls are having hard times these days but Deptford mall is doing all right. All rights reserved, 7 Shot in 5 Separate Overnight Shootings in Philadelphia, Good Samaritan Helps Save 3-Year-Old Boy Who Was Shot in Philadelphia, Pinterest Shares Slip on Fourth-Quarter Revenue Miss and Weak Forecast, Neighbors From Hell' Try to Run Over and Threaten NJ Officers, Officials Say, Philly Store Owner Shoots Armed Robber, Police Say. Published: September 22, 2020 The long awaited Round1 Bowling/Arcade/Bar at the Deptford Mall opens in one month, October 24th! Owned and managed by Macerich, it is the county's only indoor regional shopping center. About an hour later, the decision was made to close the mall early, but teens tried to prevent some businesses from shutting their doors, he said. "They swore we said something about them and just walk back, and you see them hand the bag over to somebody else before they hit me," said DeRusso. At the Kid's Mini Theater, we've got everything you need for a fantastic time. Deptford Mall's Round One, Dick's Sporting Goods and Gloucester Township's Dave & Busters :July 2020 42 Freeway 1.3K subscribers Subscribe 7.7K views 2 years ago Video starts at New Jersey's. Ocean State Job Lot taking over Deptfords Toys R Us Building! A video or music store has not operated in the mall since Sam Goody closed in the mid-late 2000s. Police say one juvenile was taken into custody and later released to a guardian at the scene. The video then ends. Subscribe and be the first to know what's happening! All three teens suffered concussions, and McFadden and Bohanon suffered sprains in their necks, McFadden said. During a busy summer day in 1996, an armored vehicle guard was picking up money from a bank inside of the mall when two gunmen attempted to rob the guard. DEPTFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ - Deptford police have released surveillance video that captured a fight involving four adults and three teens outside the Deptford Mall. There were no reports of problems by early evening, he said. In 2006, the Strawbridges chain went defunct and most of their stores were converted to Macys. Michael Tanenbaum Though it is still thriving, one major incident in the 1990s could have been catastrophic for the mall. 1337. Please like the 42Freeway Facebook page, and over at Youtube please subscribe to the channel! 2023 www.courierpostonline.com. The restaurant was well-known for its ice cream and giant gong that would be banged for birthday celebrations. It includes a BOWLING ALLEY in the Mall! Owned and managed by Macerich, it is the county's only indoor regional shopping center. The current Deptford store at 399 Almonesson Rd.. The popular mall reopened Sunday with added police presence, he said. Criminal charges could be filed in connection with a South Jersey mall brawl this weekend that spilled from inside the mall into the parking lot, police said on Monday. Some posted videos of the incident on social media that show a throng of mostly young people, but no sign of violence or obvious distress. He then walks around the corner of the mall to see the Dick's Sporting Goods location (and offers a . "Maybe there are some rules that they can put into place.". Dance? All Rights Reserved. Check. One juvenile was reportedly arrested at the scene for reasons that were not disclosed. All Rights Reserved. The games are in the store and can be seen through the security gate right now! More Deptford Police officers as well as the Camden and Gloucester County police departments were called to the scene for assistance. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. 2023 WWB Holdings, LLC. A few minutes later, a white Pontiac pulls up and stops briefly before backing up. Republic Bank opened in June 2021. Evil Ink: Haunted Deptford Tattoo Shop Featured on Travel Channels Ghost Nation Season Premiere. Officers dispersed the crowd and remained at the scene until around 9:30 p.m. to prevent any further fights. Police planned to meet soon with mall management to discuss ways to prevent a recurrence of the unruly behavior, McDonald said. You could have just asked us to move," said DeRusso. Round 1 is a mix of state-of-the-art arcade and prize games, billiards, bowling, karaoke, crane games and a full BAR! We were there at the 10am opening (got a free T-shirt! It opened in September 2020. Also, the up escalator in the food court (across from JCPenney) is being replaced by an up and down escalator. Fountains were removed while flooring and railings were replaced. Surveillance video of the Deptford Mall assault that injured 3 teenagers (annotated) 12,433 views Dec 12, 2018 17 Dislike Share NJ.com 326K subscribers Three teen girls were assaulted at the. We were there at the 10am opening (got a free T-shirt! Music? A car was flipped and pieces of the Deptford Mall's exterior were ripped off as a violent storm, described by witnesses as a tornado, sprinted across South Jersey Tuesday night. DEPTFORD TWP., N.J. (WPVI) -- The Deptford Township Police Department has released surveillance video depicting a vicious attack on three teenagers at the Deptford Mall over the weekend. Additional charges may be filed against others as police continue to investigate. [12], On October 15, 2018, it was announced the Sears store would be closing as part of a plan to close 142 stores nationwide as a result of the company filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Many of them apparently were dropped off or took public transportation to get to the mall, he said. Deptford police responded to the scene at about 8:10 p.m. on Dec. 7, at which time the victims told them they were attacked because of a dispute over a parking spot, according to the police departments Facebook post. "Always tasty" 19/02/2020; Starbucks #17 of 40 Restaurants in Woodbury 5 reviews. A group of people walk past the car and toward the crosswalk before one of the women in the group turns back and goes toward the car. A Krispy Kreme retail location and bakery is also planned for this area, but next to the bank directly across from Long Horn Steakhouse. The popular Farrells Ice Cream was shuttered in the mid-1980s. Deptford Mall - Deptford Township (1975-present) East Gate Square - Moorestown/Mount Laurel (1993-present) Fashion Center - Paramus (1967 . The girls said they waved the car on to let the driver know they were not ready to leave. Dicks opened in the lower level of Sears in August of 2020. When large groups were ejected from the mall, sporadic fights erupted in the parking lot. Meanwhile, a suburban Louisville mall reopened Sunday with extra security, a day after closing early when roving bands of unruly teens caused a series of disturbances that required police to bring in reinforcements to quell the violence. In October of 2020, Round One opened in the upper level of the former Sears. It's not immediately clear where the mall security guard was at the time of the incident. Anyone with additional information is urged to contact Detective Louisa Medany at 856-845-6300, ext. Between 40 and 50 law enforcement officers were dispatched to the mall to disperse the crowds amid reports of fights and harassment of customers and store employees. New chairs, booths, and tables were added in the food court along with a children's play area (in front of Jalapeo's). [7] A younger girl who was in critical condition after being hit by ricochet later died from her injuries at the hospital. CHECK OUT this tour of the mall from December of 2018. 2 Temple University exchange students die in out-of-state crash, PSPCA hosts 'Dog-warts' Quidditch Tournament in Philly to raise money, Union claims Liberty Coca-Cola took 'cheap shots' at them amid strike. It appeared teens used social media as the disturbances continued, he said. Deptford Mall is the only enclosed shopping mall located in Gloucester County, New Jersey with over one million square feet of retail space. By the late-1990s, the food court and mall were occupied with eateries such as Auntie Annes, A&W, Baskin Robbins, Bassetts Turkey, Bistro Sensations, Burbon Street Caf, Chick-fil-A, Cinnabon, Crepe Bistro, Deli Delicious, Flamers, Friendlys, Kohr Bros., Mr. Bulkys, My Favorite Muffin, Original Philly Steaks, Pizza Zeppoli and Ruby Tuesday. Minutes later, a white Pontiac drives up, seemingly waiting for the spot. South Jersey Man, 64, Reported Missing: Have You Seen Him? They exchanged gunfire, with bullets striking the guard and one gunman. Yes the Deptford Mall now has BOWLING! In 2012, the mall received another renovation, which was completed in 2013, with new flooring and railings. It opened on October 30, 2020. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. The chain went defunct in 2009. To request removal of your name from an arrest report, submit these required items to arrestreports@patch.com. Also, a Republic Bank will open nearby. It is the seventh largest mall in the state of New Jersey. Hecht's became Strawbridge's in 1996 after its parent company, May Department Stores, acquired the Strawbridge's chain. Then we head 2 miles away to the Gloucester Premium Outlets new Dave & Busters location and offer some insight on when D&B hopes to open! By September of 2020, a Krispy Creme was approved and construction would begin on the outer edge of the Dicks/Round One parking lot (near Almonesson Road). 42 Freeway. Round 1 is a mix of state-of-the-art arcade and prize games, billiards, bowling, karaoke, crane games and a full BAR! "We started heading toward the exit and we saw larger numbers of teenagers and they started kind of running and congregating in one area, and then all the police, all the security started running in that direction and then we decided it's time to head the other direction," one eyewitness, Chuck Hibbs, told WLKY-TV. A local police official said he didn't believethe Louisville area riot was planned, but an investigation into the mayhem was ongoing. The Round 1 Entertainment facility in the Deptford Mall (NJ) opened today Oct 24, 2020 for their "soft" opening! A local police official said. Certainly, if they were assaulting innocent people, police would have made arrests.". The Philadelphia man previously pleaded guilty toHobbs Act robbery and interstate transportation of stolen goods. ^ "Round 1 Entertainment Center Coming to Deptford Mall in 2020! The injured females initially refused medical treatment at the scene but later responded to Jefferson Washington Hospital, police said. No one was seriously injured during the incident, police said. Owned and managed by Macerich, it is the county's only indoor regional shopping center. "We think they were communicating using social media," he said.