TikTok Video 'Real Risk' To Abington Residents: Police

ABINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA — The Abington Township Police Department is warning residents about a "reckless and dangerous" TikTok trend that is making its way through township neighborhoods.

Abington Police said TikTok videos are "putting people at real risk."

In these videos, teens and kids film themselves pounding on or violently kicking doors, often late at night, pretending to break in, before running away. Many see it as a funny prank for views or likes, but this behavior is anything but harmless, police said.

Police said the so-called “challenge” is alarming for homeowners who may believe they are experiencing an attempted home invasion.

"It creates fear, confusion, and potential danger — not just for the people inside the home, but for the kids involved as well," police said.

Police are asking parents and guardians to talk with their children and make sure they understand that the TikTok trend is not a joke nor a harmless trend.

"What might seem like a silly video for social media can quickly become a police matter," police said.