A mall manager in Lindsay, Ont., is issuing a warning to its tenants about reports of young women being followed and videotaped in the area.
Global News has obtained a letter issued to tenants by Lindsay Square mall manager Iris Wagg on April 21. She states there has been a “drastic” increase of incidents involving young women being followed or videotaped in the area.
“There has been numerous occurrences, of this happening at our shopping centre,” stated Wagg. “To ensure every ones (sic) safety, please use the buddy system when walking to your vehicle.”
Wagg also advises tenants to call security immediately if a customer notifies they are being followed. Security can also assist tenants to their vehicles, if requested.
On Tuesday, the Kawartha Lakes Police Service says it’s aware of the letter and that to date it has received one report on an incident “of this nature.” No details were provided.
“It was reported as suspicious, with nothing indicating that the complainant was being targeted,” stated Insp. Kirk Robertson.
Robertson says residents are reminded to always be alert of their surroundings and other people in the area and to call 911 to have officers attend an area if you feel threatened.
Anyone that may have been involved in an incident at Lindsay Square or in the area is asked to call police directly at 705-324-5252.