Surrey- The RCMP are investigating a series of door knock pranks in the city. The Community Response Unit of the RCMP said as a result of pranks, multiple residences have sustained damage.
“The communities of Newton and South Surrey have become subject to an ongoing social media inspired frenzy of door knock pranks. The decades old prank, known as nicky nicky nine doors or ding door ditch, has devolved into cases of harassment and mischief,” the RCMP said in a statement.
The Mounties said some of the pranksters, in their teens, have been identified and the police are now seeking potential criminal charges.
The RCMP have urged the parents to speak with their teens about the potential repercussion of these acts.
“While this type of behavior may not have started with malicious intent, the observed behavior of these individuals speaks to a complete lack of regard for the prank recipients and their property,“ said Sgt James Mason, Surrey RCMP Media Relations Officer. “If the goal is to make yourself known, you may get more than you bargained for.”
The RCMP have also issued some tips to stay safe from these pranks. These tips include, “If you observe this type of behavior, or become a victim of this behavior, call the Surrey RCMP non-emergency immediately. If you are a victim of this behavior, remain indoors and do not confront the suspects involved. Video surveillance can assist police in identifying suspects and support court evidence. A well-lit entranceway and front door may not prevent, but may deter this type of behavior. If you have been the victim of one of these instances, you can reach out to the Surrey RCMP by calling the non-emergency line 604-599-0502.”