Entrances at Chicago Premium Outlets in Aurora closed after mall reaches capacity limit
AURORA, Ill. (CBS) -- Aurora police closed the entrances to the Chicago Premium Outlets after the mall reached its capacity limit during Black Friday.
Police said the entrances were closed early Friday afternoon, and traffic was being redirected until further notice. Around 2:30 p.m., police said entrances were being intermittently reopened as shoppers leave the mall.
Visitors should expect extreme delays getting into the lots and parking at the mall.
UPDATE:
— Aurora Police Department (@AuroraPoliceIL) November 25, 2022
1:16pm: All entrances are being closed down and traffic will be re-directed. https://t.co/qQrbhhEL1C
Around noon, there were multiple reports at the mall, including a disturbance in the parking lot, and a traffic crash on North Farnsworth Avenue at Corporate boulevard. No one was injured in the crash.
#APDALERT – BLACK FRIDAY AT CHICAGO PREMIUM OUTLET MALL: There has been reports of disturbance in the area of the isle 13 parking lot. Officers are on scene and there is no longer a disturbance. This post will be updated shortly. #AuroraBlackFriday pic.twitter.com/r0FVF1Z4Xx
— Aurora Police Department (@AuroraPoliceIL) November 25, 2022
#TrafficAlert – Black Friday at Chicago Premium Outlet Mall: N Farnsworth Avenue at Corporate Boulevard – Traffic crash with no injuries. Expect delays and please avoid the area while we work to remove the vehicles from the area. #AuroraBlackFriday pic.twitter.com/1ZRdg01156
— Aurora Police Department (@AuroraPoliceIL) November 25, 2022
Aurora police also say paramedics were responding to the mall for reports of a medical emergency.
#APDALERT – BLACK FRIDAY AT CHICAGO PREMIUM OUTLET MALL: There has been reports of medical emergency in the area of the Outlet Mall. Officers and Paramedics are responding to the area. #AuroraBlackFriday pic.twitter.com/UY7jeK3INg
— Aurora Police Department (@AuroraPoliceIL) November 25, 2022
The mall opened at 6 a.m. for Black Friday shopping.