Arrest Made After Lockdown At Macy’s In Bethel Park

October 13, 2021 2:58 am

Police in Bethel Park say one person is in custody after reportedly making threats at South Hills Village Mall around two o’clock Tuesday afternoon.  Authorities say the man had a black or green duffel bag which they thought may contain a weapon.  They say Macy’s was on lockdown because at one point, he was inside of the department store, but the rest of the mall was not affected.  Police say he fled on foot in the parking lot near the food court and was eventually captured behind the liquor store at Village Square Mall.  They say the mall quickly resumed normal operations and no one was injured.  The Bethel Park Police Chief said the man may have mental health issues.