Reports of 'Ding Dong Ditch With A Twist' On The Rise In Naugatuck: PD

NAUGATUCK, CT — As Halloween approaches this week, police said they have recently received a number of reports of young people kicking and damaging doors in town.

In a Facebook post Sunday, police said they have received multiple reports of a group of young people engaging in "ding dong ditch," a prank that typically involves ringing a person's doorbell and running away before the resident answers, with a twist.

"Instead of ringing doorbells," police said on Facebook, "individuals are reportedly kicking doors, resulting in property damage."

Police said they are working to identify the people involved in this activity and ask anyone with information to contact the department at 203-729-5222 or their confidential tip line at 203-720-1010.

A video of some of these incidents, which can be viewed here, was also posted on Facebook by the department. Anyone who recognizes the people in the video is asked to contact Naugatuck police.

Police also urged parents to speak with their children ahead of "mischief night" on Wednesday, a night that typically sees a rise in pranks and other mischief just before Halloween, about responsible behavior and the consequences of damaging property.