CALGARY- A security guard at Chinook Centre has been fired, after a video emerged of a man being detained and punched at the mall.
The footage was posted to YouTube over the weekend, and appears to show one of the security guards punching a man three times while he is on the ground outside the mall. Although the video does not show what led to the takedown, audio can be heard suggesting the man had a pair of scissors on him.
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On Tuesday, a spokesperson for Chinook Centre released the following statement:
As you know, we are actively investigating the security incident that occurred on March 16th. We wish to advise that disciplinary action was taken as of Sunday, March 17. Disciplinary action included the dismissal of one individual and we will take further actions as more details emerge from our investigation.
We want you to know that we take this matter very seriously and that our priority is to ensure the safety of all patrons, tenants and staff. We are cooperating fully with all authorities and providing information as requested, but given this is an ongoing investigation we cannot provide further information.
Under a new provision in the criminal code, citizens can make an arrest providing they find someone in the act of committing a criminal offence, and can only use reasonable force based on the circumstances.
Security guards are licensed by the provincial government but have no powers of arrest.
Police have launched an investigation, but so far no charges have been filed.
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