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Naked Man Arrested After Months in Elderly Woman's Crawl Space

Police used tear gas to remove Isaac Betancourt, who allegedly lived under a 93-year-old's home in Los Angeles.

  • Isaac Betancourt, 27, was found living under the floorboards of a 93-year-old woman's home in El Sereno, Los Angeles.
  • The elderly woman's family had heard strange noises for weeks, initially attributing them to animals.
  • Police were called after the noises intensified, leading to the discovery of Betancourt in a crawl space with blankets and food.
  • Officers used police dogs, rubber bullets, and eventually tear gas to extract Betancourt, who was resistant to leaving.
  • Betancourt was arrested on misdemeanor trespassing charges and released the next day, with a court appearance scheduled for December 6.
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