The narrator is awoken by the police, who are investigating a neighbor's house. The police ask for the narrator's help in observing a search of the neighbor's closet, where they find suspicious items, including money and strange objects. As they investigate further, they discover a series of traps and obstacles set by the neighbor, who has apparently gone crazy. The narrator and the police navigate these traps, and eventually, they discover a hidden room with more incriminating evidence. The neighbor is revealed to be a thief, and the police take him away. The narrator is shaken but grateful to have helped solve the mystery.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. A person named Kompot is being woken up by the police.
2. The police are searching Kompot's neighbor's house.
3. They found a closet in the neighbor's house and are trying to open it.
4. Kompot agrees to witness the search and is asked to write down what he sees.
5. The police find a chest and other items in the closet.
6. One of the items is a sword.
7. Kompot is asked to help the police open the closet.
8. The police find a large amount of money and two strange objects in the closet.
9. Kompot is asked to identify the objects, but is unsure what they are.
10. The police suspect that the neighbor may have stolen something.
11. Kompot's neighbor denies any wrongdoing.
12. The police find a trap in the neighbor's house.
13. Kompot helps the police navigate the trap.
14. They find a room with a computer and other equipment.
15. Kompot destroys the equipment to prevent it from being used.
16. The police are called, and Kompot leaves the house.
17. Kompot is interviewed by the police about the events.
18. Kompot is told that the neighbor has been arrested.
19. Kompot is thanked by the police for his help.
20. Kompot reflects on the shocking discovery about his neighbor.