"Valley Plaza Mall's Target Implements Teen Chaperone Policy After 4 p.m."

Target at Valley Plaza mall in Bakersfield, California, will enforce a chaperone policy for teenagers after 4 p.m., requiring them to be accompanied by a guardian. The decision comes in response to an increase in fights and thefts within the store. While store employees cannot check IDs, they can enforce the policy on individuals who appear underage. The store is legally allowed to profile customers based on age to prevent thefts.