A Texas teacher who goes by the handle @_d3thateacher on TikTok, recently went viral for filing a report against her students following a stolen Hello Kitty Funko Pop
The incident has sparked a fierce online debate, dividing netizens over issues like classroom respect and student accountability.
Texas teacher, TikTokter d3thateacher files police report against students for stealing Hello Kitty Funko Pop
A Texas teacher filed a police report after high school students allegedly stole her sentimental Hello Kitty Funko Pop, worth $300. pic.twitter.com/Lfj02dwHGd
— Catch Up (@CatchUpFeed) October 13, 2025
As a fellow educator of 9 years I completely stand by that teacher. Mind you, she gave them a month to return it no consequences. This not just a “hello kitty doll”, it was worth $300 & was a gift. They chose not to return it, now they need to learn there’s real life consequences https://t.co/EroacycdhK
— neens (@_9mm__) October 15, 2025
While many netizens have deemed it petty, others have applauded her for taking a firm stand.
Texas teacher files report after students steal Hello Kitty Funko Pop
A Texas teacher, known online as @_d3thateacher, recently revealed that one of her students allegedly stole her prized Hello Kitty Funko Pop sentimental figure worth $300 million from her classroom. She revealed how she gave multiple chances for the culprit to return it over a span of one month before finally deciding to file a police report. Her Hello Kitty Funk Pop was reportedly a Hello Kitty #10 with a pink bow and outfit and was worth around $300, and it had strong sentimental value because it was given to her by a past student who was in the third grade at the time.
correct. they know EXACTLY what they’re doing. https://t.co/ts1KYug9WR pic.twitter.com/HRZcrWkur0
— . (@BAGbabesss) October 14, 2025
She posted a series of videos on her TikTok, explaining that she had told her class:
“Don’t come into my room violating my space. Don’t go into my things without asking me.”
Her videos have since racked up over 3 million views and show her walking her followers through the situation. In one of the viral clips, she told viewers:
“I had a sub and told all my students to have integrity and just put my Hello Kitty back on my desk while I’m out.”
Reactions from netizens
The internet has since sparked off with split views on the issues, with some accusing her of overreacting, while others have defended her boundaries as a teacher. One user wrote:
“You cannot steal from another person and have no consequences. That’s not how life works.”
Mind you this is over a student stealing a teacher’s hello kitty funko pop. Which don’t get me wrong is sad and that was her property but like this is when we’re calling for that? pic.twitter.com/HOJCbkTCgV
— Curious Jordan (@fatherjo_) October 8, 2025
Another user added:
“Good for her. If it was a student’s $300 item, everyone would care.”
A third user disagreed and commented:
“Filing a police report over a toy? That’s wild.”
Another user posted:
“Teachers aren’t babysitters. They deserve the same respect as anyone else.”
@_d3thateacher biography and real name
While the black Texas teacher goes by the handle @_d3thateacher on TikTok, her real name hasn’t been publicly confirmed. She is known online for her candid “TeacherTok” videos that often show the real challenges that educators face in present day classrooms, including student behavior issues to burnouts. She has earned a loyal following among teachers and parents alike for her mix content of humor and blunt honesty.