Arlington Heights Police Warn of 'Door Kick' TikTok Challenge

Arlington Heights police warn of 'Door Kick' TikTok challenge

Police in Arlington Heights have issued a community safety alert over a viral TikTok challenge called the "door kick" challenge, where juveniles attempt to kick down homeowners' doors, causing damage and potentially startling residents.

'Not funny:' Suburban police send stern message to parents about 'startling' social media challenge

Police in suburban Arlington Heights posted a stern message to parents after residents reported damage to their homes from a viral social media trend known as the “door kick challenge.” In a Monday night Facebook post, the police department said it responded to “several reports” of the TikTok trend over the weekend, where “residents reported damage to their front doors after being kicked in.” “We encourage everyone, especially parents, to unders…