A Minneapolis man's TikTok video has over 140,000 views after he posted about a security firm hired by his apartment complex backing out due to crime.

"They said we're disappointed to share that the security company that was hired has pulled out of the neighborhood," said Minneapolis resident Tyler Kotlowski. "They decided the problems with crime exceed their resources to control."

Kotlowski moved to the Stevens Square neighborhood in Minneapolis a month ago on a whim. He has custody of his daughter part-time. 

It wasn't long after his move that he received a text from his apartment's management company saying they've retained a security firm to address loitering and drug sale complaints. 

"It doesn't scare me, make me worried," Kotlowski told WCCO. "I think other tenants might be fearful."

That text turned into an email that read in part: 

Dear Residents:

Good morning. We are disappointed to share that the security company that was hired has pulled out of the neighborhood. After a day and a half of doing recon and observing activity in the neighborhood, they decided the problems with crime exceed their resources to control. We will continue to work with organizations in the neighborhood to explore other options to improve public safety. In the meantime, please contact your council member and the mayor with your concerns.

In addition, please flood 911 or 311 with daily service requests for issues with witnessed drug dealing, vandalism, gambling and loitering. It is the only way for the city to prioritize sending resources to our area. 

"Today's Wednesday, it's two days later," he said in his TikTok describing the email, which says, the crime of the neighborhood exceeded the firm's resources.

"I move in here, the company's like 'we're gonna clean up the neighborhood,' and two days later, they were like 'that didn't work,'" Kotlowski told WCCO.  "I hear a lot of fighting outside. It's tough. I think a lot of people are struggling around here."

He's hoping that's something his viewers can understand.

"I think what I'd like to come out of this situation is for everyone's perspective to grow a little bit," he said. "I don't think police can stop it. It's a deeper, engrained issue. Some of it's poverty."

WCCO asked the Minneapolis Police Department if they're aware of the situation and to provide any further context about patrols in the area. They were unable to comment by the time our story aired.

Mint Properties told WCCO it has had several security firms express interest in helping since the story aired.

"Crime at the buildings, particularly 10 E 19th street, has been an ongoing issue which we've been working diligently to resolve. We continue to explore outside security options in hopes that a solution will be found," Mint Properties said in a statement.