(WSVN) - Two South Florida malls have closed early.
A heavy police presence and hundreds of cars could be seen leaving Aventura Mall, Monday afternoon.
The entrance was barricaded after the doors were shut at 2 p.m.
Mall officials cited safety concerns for employees and guests as their reason for closing.
A similar shutdown also happened at Sawgrass Mills Mall.
Police were seen stationed around the shopping center as it closed at 4 p.m. — one hour ahead of a pre-planned protest in the area.
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