A few months ago, I stayed at an Airbnb with my family where, at the end of our stay, we found what we believe to be multiple hidden cameras. Upon first inspection, they looked like regular motion detectors and smoke alarms, but after looking closer, we noticed small lenses inserted into the middle of the devices.

It was a scary thing to notice at the end of the stay, especially because the devices were placed pointing at the multiple beds on the property.

We notified police (as well as Airbnb) immediately, but since we were in the process of checking out, we weren’t able to stay on the property to let police in to investigate. Finally, a few months later, we heard from the police department that they had been able to get onto the property. We were told that the devices that we had identified via pictures and videos weren’t found to be cameras.

To my eyes, the devices were so obviously lenses, that the only logical conclusion I can come to is that after we reported the incident to Airbnb, the owners were notified and they replaced the devices with regular security equipment.

I’d love to get some experienced eyes on the cameras in question, so that I know whether I do have grounds to pursue the investigation further. The reason that I’m interested in doing so, is that if they are indeed cameras, the listing is still active on rental sites and people are still staying there potentially having their privacy violated.

Here are two pictures and one video of what I feel like is the most damning evidence: https://imgur.com/a/JfnFTBh

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