South Burlington University Mall reopens after break-in and vandalism [Video]

The University Mall in South Burlington reopened its doors Tuesday after a break-in and an act of vandalism on Monday morning.Authorities responded to a report of a fire and criminal damage at the mall around 6 a.m. on Monday, sparking concern among local businesses within the mall.”I got a notice from the mall that something had happened here, so I was very self-oriented. I was concerned about whether they had gone into my store,” said James Vitanos, owner of Jim’s Sports, sharing his initial reaction.Upon arriving at the scene, South Burlington police found a trash can set on fire in the food court. The damage didn’t end there.Police followed a trail of debris, which led them to the Hot Topic clothing store, where they discovered a shattered glass display window.Michael Foti, the co-manager at Vermont Gaming Academy, described the situation as “wild,” especially since it occurred so early in the …