The mall directory found online would indicate the mall is far from empty and has at least 2 major outlets - JC Penny and Macy’s.
A look for crime related stories came up with very little. As in two, with one of those from 2021...
This seems to be another casualty of “Bidenomics”. If tight security isn’t on site, then kiss the facility goodbye.
Most malls, their tenants pay their own electric bill. Chances are the common areas are the issue since the mall manages it.