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Gwinnett Police Arrest 15 in Trampoline Park Break-Ins Linked to Social Media Challenge

Investigators say a viral online challenge prompted teens to enter closed Urban Air parks to use attractions and damage property, and officers are still reviewing footage and seeking tips.

Overview

  • Gwinnett County police say seven after-hours break-ins at Urban Air locations since June 4 led to 15 arrests, including 11 named suspects aged 17 to 20 and four unnamed juveniles.
  • Authorities allege suspects entered after closing to use arcade games and attractions and caused property damage and vandalism during the incidents.
  • Charges reported include criminal trespass, burglary, loitering and prowling, and criminal damage to property, with prosecutors to decide how juveniles will be handled.
  • Investigators are relying on surveillance footage and digital evidence to identify participants and have asked the public to contact Gwinnett detectives or Crime Stoppers with tips.
  • Police warned that online trends that encourage illegal behavior carry real legal consequences and said the arrests illustrate how social-media copycat challenges can escalate into criminal cases.