A bomb-sniffing dog identified what Bloomington Police said was the souvenir penny-pressing machine in the theme park area around 11:30 a.m. as suspicious. The machine was investigated and the incident was cleared, with mall-goers being allowed back in the area at about noon.
“Mall of America employs several industry-leading security measures on a day-to-day basis in an effort to keep our building safe and secure,” the mall said in a statement. “One such measure is to inspect all elements within our property by implementing routine security procedures. Mall of America remains committed to providing a safe environment for our guests, tenants and team members.”
The mall issued a full statement:
"A portion of Nickelodeon Universe closed for a short period of time today during a standard security procedure. All areas of Nickelodeon Universe are back in operation and open to guests.
Mall of America employs several industry-leading security measures on a day-to-day basis in an effort to keep our building safe and secure. One such measure is to inspect all elements within our property by implementing routine security procedures. Mall of America remains committed to providing a safe environment for our guests, tenants and team members."
The news follows the Mall of America temporarily closing Nickelodeon Universe's popular Shredder’s Mutant Masher Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles amusement ride pending further safety inspection in the wake of a fatal accident involving a similar ride in Ohio this week. All other rides remain open.
Sources: Twin Cities, KAALTV.com.
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