Officers in Wishaw are growing “increasingly concerned” about the behaviour of young people at the car park near the Houldsworth Centre.
Police say youngsters are gathering around the stairwells and car park and that there is “clear evidence of drug and alcohol misuse” in the area.
Vehicles have reportedly been damaged, and people are “scared and intimidated” by the behaviour.
Cops are now appealing to parents to discourage their children from gathering at this spot.
They added that directed patrols will take place in the area, and police will be supporting staff at the centre, which is run by NHS Lanarkshire and North Lanarkshire Council.
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Community Policing Inspector Jim Mutter said: “We are growing increasingly concerned about the behaviour of young people gathering around the stairwells and car park at the Houldsworth Centre.
“There is clear evidence of drug and alcohol misuse in the area. Vehicles have been damaged, and members of the public are scared and intimidated by this behaviour.
“I would urge responsible parents to know where their children are and discourage them from gathering in this area.
“Local officers will be supporting staff from the Houldsworth Centre by undertaking directed patrols.
“All instances of anti-social behaviour will be dealt with robustly.”
Anyone affected by anti-social behaviour, or wishing to report a crime, is urged to contact police via 101.
Alternatively, information can be passed on anonymously by contacting Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
