Called the ‘Door Kick Challenge,’ app users are encouraged to upload video snippets of themselves kicking in doors of unsuspecting persons
The Vancouver Police Department is investigating at least seven very concerning incidents linked to a popular challenge being perpetuated on the media sharing app “TikTok.”
Called the “Door Kick Challenge,” app users are encouraged to upload video snippets of themselves kicking in doors of unsuspecting persons. In less than one hour on Jan. 26, VPD officers responded to at least seven of these reports, all between 6-6:47 p.m. and mostly in the Hearthwood Neighborhood in East Vancouver.
In most cases, teenage males kicked in the door of unsuspecting homeowners, then fled the scene. An older dark colored 4-door sedan with chrome spoke wheels was captured on a neighbor’s surveillance video at one of the locations.
The Vancouver Police Department is alerting the community to this recent challenge and encourages parents to warn their children of the obvious dangers associated with this type of crime.
VPD’s Special Investigations Unit is seeking information from anyone who may have knowledge of those responsible or other persons with information. Those who have information may contact Detective Eddie Alba at (360) 487-7395. Callers who wish to remain anonymous may do so.
Information provided by Vancouver Police Department.
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