NorthPark Center in Dallas was evacuated on Wednesday afternoon for “security reasons,” according to mall officials and Dallas police.

DALLAS — NorthPark Center in Dallas was evacuated on Wednesday afternoon for “security reasons,” officials said. 

Officers are investigating a security incident at the mall, the Dallas Police Department said in a social media post. 

A security official at NorthPark Mall also confirmed that the mall was evacuated for security reasons. 

Police say motorists should expect traffic congestion at the intersection of North Central Expressway and Northwest Highway. They ask the public to avoid the area. 

Additional information was not immediately available. WFAA reached out to both police and fire officials but did not immediately hear back. 

This is a developing story. WFAA will update this story as we learn more.Â