Danger at the malls

This has been a dangerous year for Wisconsinites shopping in southern Wisconsin malls. At Southridge Mall in Milwaukee last week, a gang fight and gunfire broke out. Last week at the Janesville Mall, a woman was forced into a van and raped in the parking lot in broad daylight. Last night at the East Towne Mall in Madison, three women were held up at gun point. When one refused to hand over her person, the thief pushed her down, punched her and choked her. This year's Christmas shopping season is quickly drawing to a close, but take care out there and always be aware of your surroundings.