Most malls throughout the Garden State will have increased security patrols for the holiday season.

At the Woodbridge Center, police have set up a substation to make the mall and parking lots a little bit safer. Police say the holiday season is usually when thieves target shoppers. Authorities add that it is sometimes easy for shoppers to fall victim to crooks because of the hustle and bustle of the stores.

Police say residents should be vigilant while they shop. Paying attention is the best advice for shoppers. Authorities add that residents should also be aware of their surroundings while walking to cars in parking lots.