A suspect believed to be engaged in an alleged act of vandalism is seen in a doorbell camera image on March 28, 2026. Image provided by Hanover police.A person engaged in an alleged act of vandalism is seen in a doorbell camera. File photo provided by Hanover police.
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Hanover police investigate social media-inspired vandalism

Hanover police are looking for suspects who allegedly kicked in doors and set off fireworks as part of a social media challenge.

Few details were made available, but police received at least two reports of doors being kicked in at around 9 p.m. Sunday, followed by fireworks being set off.

The incidents were in subdivisions on the northeast side. One of the doors was breached before the suspects ran away.

"Police investigators are examining all possibilities, including whether these incidents are linked to a 'Door Kick Challenge' on TikTok," said Chief Christopher Knoll in a social media post.

Investigators believe the suspects in both incidents were travelling in a white Honda sedan.

Anyone with information should call Hanover police or Crime Stoppers.

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