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Originally Posted by BroadHopper
When the mall was built. Something about the parking lot being in Tyngsboro and all that.
There was also an issue with both the Nashua and Tyngsboro police regarding accidents right on the border line. I remember the issue was solve as the parking lot is on private property and the state and or towns have no jurisdiction on private property. I'm glad I don't shop at malls......  |
The State Police and town police do have jurisdiction in mall parking lots. The determining factor is "everywhere the public has a right of access".
You can't really think if a robbery, murder, or car theft occurred in a mall parking lot that all the police departments would have no authority to take action.
You can also be cited for motor vehicle violations in a mall parking lot as well. Again, when the public has a right of access, public safety and the greater good require the enforcement of laws to maintain order.