Police investigate door-kicking incident in Redmond, possibly linked to social media trend
Cami Porter
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — A quiet night last Sunday in Redmond took a frightening turn when a resident’s front door was kicked in shortly after midnight.
Blake Blevins says he was at home when someone tried to force their way inside. Video from his Ring camera shows the suspect running off moments later, and hopping onto what appears to be an electric dirt bike.
Blevins called police, who arrived quickly. Officers told him the incident could be part of a growing social media trend circulating on the app TikTok, where people film themselves kicking in doors or pretending to break into homes.
“I just want somebody to be held accountable for it,” Blevins said. “There are other people in the neighborhood who reported the same thing happening. It’s a safety thing—we’ve been here 11 years and haven’t had any issues.”
Blevins worries the situation could escalate if a homeowner reacts out of fear. “It’s not like a harmless prank,” he said, noting that someone armed could respond with force if they thought an intruder was breaking in.
The attempted break-in left significant damage to Blevins’ door and frame. He estimates repairs will cost about $3,000.
Redmond police are investigating and urging residents to report any similar incidents or suspicious activity immediately.