A large police presence remains on scene in Pentagon City after mall security requested help dealing with a “flash mob” of rowdy teens.
Numerous officers from Arlington County and Metro Transit Police responded to the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City and the Metro station around 5:30 p.m. for a report of a large group of teens running amuck in the food court.
There were no initial reports of crimes being committed, but police were concerned about a repeat of a March incident when a series of brawls broke out after a throng of teens descended on the mall.
Avoid @FashionCtrPC and South Hayes Street in Pentagon City. Tons of kids with hoods/masks/sheistys running wild. Huge police presence. @ARLnowDOTcom @STATter911 @ArlingtonVaPD @wmata
— CartChaos22202 (@CartChaos22202) October 11, 2025
