LAPD officers called her name over a loudspeaker to wake her up in the morning — when she stepped outside, the sweet surprise left her speechless
Grand surprises have a way of making love feel even bigger. In a quiet neighborhood in Los Angeles, a woman was woken up in an unusual way when police officers called out her name over a loudspeaker. The unexpected call prompted her to step outside her home, unsure of what was happening. The clip of this sweet moment was later shared on TikTok on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, under the handle @nbcla by NBC Los Angeles. At first, the video did not show any officers on screen, but their voices could be clearly heard through a loudspeaker outside the house.
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In the video, LAPD officers were not visible on screen and were only heard through a loudspeaker outside the woman’s home, while a group of band members could be seen waiting nearby. Using the speaker, one officer introduced his team and politely asked her to “please come outside,” clearly saying her name. After a few moments, the woman slowly opened her door, looking confused. She then noticed a man standing at the open gate holding a bouquet of flowers, waiting patiently. The man smiled warmly and glanced back as the band behind him began to play music, creating a soft serenade. The woman, dressed in relaxed nightwear, shyly peeked out and gave a small wave to the band members gathered outside.
As the music continued, she slowly stepped out of her house, smiling but clearly caught off guard. She moved a little to the rhythm, almost dancing, then shyly turned and briefly went back inside. The clip showed that the man with the flowers was her boyfriend, who had arranged the early morning surprise with help from the officers and his band. The outlet also wrote in the caption, “Sometimes we could use a little wake-up call. And, sometimes that wake-up call is the Los Angeles Police Department alerting you about your boyfriend’s band is waiting to serenade you outside.”
It’s amazing how a spontaneous cameo can turn a simple serenade into pure joy. In another wholesome serenading incident, a woman named Colleen Stumbles decided to surprise her husband in her own cheerful way. She often pulled into her driveway with loud music playing and sang along to make him smile after a long week.
She said she never plans anything and simply “unwinds” while having fun. This time, as she danced with full energy, her neighbor, Will, quietly joined her from across the street, trying his best to act like a background dancer and following her moves. “I had no idea the neighbor was dancing behind me,” she said, calling the moment hilarious and unforgettable.
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