Video shows shoppers scramble after false active shooter report at Sawgrass Mills Mall

Sunrise Police confirmed there was no shooting, instead they responded to a theft at a retail store.

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It was a scary situation at Sawgrass Mills Mall in Sunrise Sunday after panic unfolded following false reports of an active shooter.

Video from the incident shows dozens of frightened shoppers running for safety at the shopping complex. Officials later confirmed there was no shooting.

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Sunrise Police said officers responded to the mall after a smash and grab theft at the Rebag store. The suspects used an unknown device to break through a display case, according to officers.

The chaos seems to have been caused by a loud noise that was made by the device the thieves used during the crime. No one was hurt during the incident.

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No arrests have been made.

Police also said business returned to normal and the mall was expected to open Monday morning.

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