HOUSTON – The Galleria mall closed Sunday to the public amid protests in Houston, according to a security source at The Galleria.
Houston Police Department is blocking all parking lot entrances to the mall.
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The Galleria, Houston, Texas
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On Saturday night, a video shared online shows looters attempting to break into Forever 21, which has an exterior window display located on Westheimer Road.
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they really tried to loot forever 21 @ the galleria in Houston pic.twitter.com/zVfKmCrNzu
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Another video shared online shows people breaking into a Verizon store in Houston.
I understand the anger, but it breaks my heart to see it come to this. Progress is needed in this country. Everyone be safe in Houston tonight. Please let this be the final straw. pic.twitter.com/ztzVMIHbHR
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NorthPark Center and Galleria Dallas are among other malls closed on Sunday following a night of violent protests in downtown Dallas and Deep Ellum, Dallas Morning News reports.
High-end stores including Neiman Marcus and Forty Five Ten, Traffic are among damaged storefronts.
As demonstrations begin to escalate, businesses are starting to board up to avoid property damage and theft.
Other Houston businesses taking additional security measures include Madewell in Highland Village and Dior in the River Oaks District.
As protests continue to erupt, Target and CVS are temporarily closing some stores and adjusting hours at locations nationwide citing the safety of its team and shoppers as its top priority.
“Employee and customer safety is our top priority, so we are continually monitoring protests as they occur in the communities we serve and will close stores, if needed, to help ensure the safety of employees and customers,” CVS said in a statement.
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