article_snippet: The mall wasn't open, and only a few store employees were around in the early hours.
article_snippet: Officials say an animal could have made the mountain lion way to the mall area for a number of reasons including simply looking for a suitable habitat.
article_snippet: Officials say an animal could have made his way to the mall area the mall area for a number of reasons including simply looking for a suitable habitat .
highlights_snippet: Officials say A mountain lion that wandered near a southern California shopping center may have wandered into the urban area seeking a suitable habitat .