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Grand Forks Police Warn of 'Kick the Door' Prank
Grand Forks police warn about dangerous social media prank where juveniles kick doors.
In brief
Grand Forks police warn about dangerous social media prank where juveniles kick doors. Grand Forks police warn residents about a social media trend where juveniles kick doors and run away, urging parents to discuss risks with children. Originally reported by Valleynewslive.
Grand Forks police warn
Grand Forks police warn about a dangerous social media prank after a homeowner reported a juvenile running up to their house, trying the door handle and then aggressively pounding on the door before running away.
Juvenile reported incident
Officers were dispatched to a residence near the 4600 block of Belmont Road after the incident, the Grand Forks Police Department said.
Previous reports of similar behavior
The same homeowners previously reported juveniles running up to the home and repeatedly kicking the door before fleeing.
Social media trend 'kick the door'
Police said the behavior appears tied to a social media trend known as 'kick the door,' in which participants bang or kick on doors and then run away, often while recording video to post online.
“kick the door”
Police urge parents to discuss risks
The department is urging parents to talk with their children about the risks and potential criminal consequences of taking part in the trend.
Report incidents to police
Anyone with information about these incidents is asked to contact the Grand Forks Police Department.
The big picture
Grand Forks police warn residents about a social media trend where juveniles kick doors and run away, urging parents to discuss risks with children.
