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What you need to know about crimes at schools related to TikTok

Peoria Unified reports multiple schools affected

A social media trend making the rounds has made its way to Peoria schools, and that’s not a good thing.

A new TikTok “challenge” encourages students to commit criminal damage and theft to school property — such as stealing soap dispensers and even sinks as well as other bathroom items — and then anonymously post videos with the hashtag “Devious Licks.”

A report from Ironwood High School, 6051 W. Sweetwater Ave. in Glendale, also in PUSD, said students have stolen mirrors, doors and even a toilet.

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