Police are examining Airbnb following a family's report of a dubious occurrence.

Police in Lexington, Kentucky were quick to address the concerns of a recent Facebook post that detailed a disturbing experience during an Airbnb stay. According to Fox 56, the post was made by a renter who preferred to remain anonymous for safety reasons. In the post, the renter shared their encounter with unsettling events while staying in the city for their daughter's equine competition on April 13.

Accompanied by their elderly mother and four teenage girls, the group had booked an Airbnb off Leestown Road. However, upon returning from dinner that evening, they discovered something unsettling. "One of the girls came in and told me that her window was open. My mom and I went to check and found that both windows in their room were unlocked and cracked open," they recalled.

The renter immediately reported the suspicious activity to the Lexington police, who responded swiftly by dispatching officers to the Airbnb at 11:38 P.M. Upon arrival, the officers found an unlocked door and an open window but were unable to confirm if a break-in had occurred or if any items were missing.

In light of the unsettling events, the officers advised the renters to relocate to a hotel if they felt unsafe. They even offered their assistance in packing their belongings and moving to a nearby hotel. The renter expressed their gratitude for the prompt police response, stating that seeing two police cars and officers outside their rented property made them feel secure. "It also validated what happened to us," they added.

The renter also stressed the importance of trusting one's instincts and shared their experience on social media to raise awareness and encourage vigilance among fellow travelers. The incident also shed light on the issue of racial discrimination on Airbnb, as the hashtag #AirbnbWhileBlack became popular following a similar incident where Airbnb was sued for racial discrimination. By speaking out and sharing their story, the renter hoped to bring attention to this issue and prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.

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