A bizarre social media stunt landed two Florida teenagers behind bars.
One of them was caught on camera over the weekend driving a lawnmower into a target in Ocala while his friend filmed.
Now the duo are facing charges for property damages after breaking the door at the entrance of the store.
“It was not something you see every day,” said witness Vanessa Scarlett.
The last thing you expect to see while doing your shopping inside a Target is a lawn mower coming through the door.
“He actually drove straight into the door first and shattered it, it was quite interesting,” said Scarlett.
According to Ocala police, 18-year-old Janek Szkaradek was the one driving the lawn mower while wearing overalls and a farmers hat.
He was arrested along with Luke Charske, also 18, for the social media stunt.
Scarlett didn’t know either of the teens, but decided to start recording.
“You never know what is going to happen,” she said.
Police say the chaos didn’t start at the Target.
The night before, authorities said Szkaradek used a leaf blower inside a Culver’s in Ocala.
He was charged with criminal mischief and both teens were arrested for disorderly conduct.
Police say what started as a social media stunt ended with real damage and real consequences.
“I think they are teenagers,” said Scarlett. “They definitely got the consequence that a lot of people think they deserve.”
The message from Ocala police is to think before you record, it’s north worth an arrest and a criminal charge.
Both teens bonded out of jail on Sunday afternoon.
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