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Police Warn: TikTok 'Door Kick' Trend Leads to Arrests

12/25/2025

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The TikTok trend known as the 'door kick' has sparked police warnings from Los Angeles to Florida.
The trend encourages teens to kick or pound on strangers' doors for social media fame, risking arrests.
In early December, three teenagers in Florida were arrested for participating.
Police departments nationwide, including Georgia and Southern California, have issued alerts about the risks.
Authorities urge parents to discuss the consequences with their children.

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The TikTok trend known as the 'door kick' has sparked police warnings from Los Angeles to Florida.
The trend encourages teens to kick or pound on strangers' doors for social media fame, risking arrests.
In early December, three teenagers in Florida were arrested for participating.
Police departments nationwide, including Georgia and Southern California, have issued alerts about the risks.
Authorities urge parents to discuss the consequences with their children.