A masked visitor’s unusual banana-eating stunt at a Texas home prompted a police response and a reminder that pranks can quickly escalate into dangerous encounters.
Doorbell camera footage shows the unidentified individual approaching a residence in Watauga while wearing a mask resembling former President Joe Biden. The person also appeared to be wearing a “FREEDOM” T-shirt similar to apparel linked to Charlie Kirk and Turning Point USA.
The visitor brushed a hand across the doorbell camera twice, then ate a banana through the mask before leaving the property.
A masked visitor leans toward a doorbell camera outside a Watauga, Texas, home. Police reviewed footage from Oct. 18, 2026, and found no evidence of a crime. (Jessica Mancia)
Watauga police told News Media that officers were dispatched at about 8:05 p.m. on Oct. 18 following a report of suspicious activity. After examining the homeowner’s video at the scene, officers found no indication that a crime had occurred.
Officers also searched the nearby neighborhood but did not locate the masked visitor.
A person wearing a Joe Biden mask reaches toward a doorbell camera while holding a banana in the other hand. (Jessica Mancia)
Police said they are aware of social media posts reporting similar sightings. However, no one has filed additional reports about the individual directly with the department, and officers have not connected the person to any other incidents.
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Although the doorstep stunt led to no criminal charges, authorities warned that conduct meant to be funny can carry serious risks.
An unidentified visitor stands outside a Watauga, Texas, home with a peeled banana while wearing a Joe Biden mask and a “FREEDOM” shirt on Oct. 18, 2026. (Jessica Mancia)
“The department also reminds the public that behavior perceived as threatening can lead to dangerous confrontations, potentially resulting in serious injury,” police told News Media.
Authorities asked residents who encounter concerning behavior to contact police rather than confronting anyone themselves.
“We also encourage everyone to exercise good judgment and recognize that behavior intended as a joke or prank can sometimes cause unnecessary concern for others,” the department said.
Doorbell footage captured Oct. 18, 2026, shows a person wearing a Joe Biden mask outside a Watauga, Texas, home. (Jessica Mancia)
The visitor’s identity and motive remain unknown, and police said their evaluation of the incident has not changed.
“Based on the available information, our assessment remains unchanged: officers found no evidence that a criminal offense occurred.”