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Elk Grove Police Tie TikTok 'Door Kick' Trend to 8 Cases, Make 5 Arrests

Parents are urged to talk with children to prevent pranks that can escalate into dangerous confrontations.

Overview

  • Police report eight door‑kicking incidents in the past 30 days and confirm five arrests, including two 13-year-olds.
  • One damaged doorframe cost about $900 to repair, and costs above $950 in California can trigger felony charges with parents liable for restitution.
  • School resource officers are assisting investigators by identifying youths seen in videos of the incidents.
  • Victims describe fear and show videos of suspects arriving on e-bikes, which police say makes quick getaways easier.
  • Officials cite similar cases in other cities and note a Houston door‑prank incident that turned fatal to underscore the risks.