住客半个月不让打扫房间，大连一民宿老板开门查看惊住了……已报警

Incident Overview - A guest at an esports-themed homestay in Dalian Development Zone stole all gaming equipment after failing to pay rent for several days, with the total value of the equipment amounting to 27,000 yuan [6][9]. Guest Behavior - The guest initially checked in on July 24, claiming to stay for a week but later requested to extend the stay for a month, promising to pay rent every few days [2]. - The guest began delaying payments from August 14, citing various excuses such as a "frozen bank card" [2]. Suspicious Actions - The guest refused housekeeping services on August 17, claiming his girlfriend was resting in the room, while still sending videos to the host to show he was present [3]. - On August 30, the host discovered that the hallway surveillance camera had been tampered with, raising suspicions [4]. Theft Discovery - Upon entering the guest's room on August 31, the host found all gaming equipment missing, with only an empty box for a 28-inch suitcase left behind [4][6]. Guest's Justification - When contacted, the guest claimed he intended to "borrow" the equipment to "test run" an esports homestay he wanted to open in his hometown, stating he took everything to avoid refusal [7][8]. Legal Actions - The host reported the incident to the police, and the guest showed no fear of legal consequences, suggesting that a legal process would be acceptable [9]. - A lawyer indicated that the guest's actions constituted theft, as the total value of the stolen items met the threshold for criminal prosecution [10].