A California man was found secretly living in a crawl space of a condominium near Portland, Oregon, on September 5, 2025. Authorities say he had transformed the space into a makeshift home with a bed, lights, a TV, and other amenities.
- Man living secretly in Oregon crawl space.
- Equipped with bed, lights, TV, and electricity.
- Used extension cord through vent for power.
- Previously convicted of burglary and auto theft.
- Found with methamphetamine residue during discovery.
- Bail set at $75,000 after arrest.
Benjamin Bucur, 40, had set up the hidden space with an extension cord, lighting, a fan, and a TV. Deputies found him after a witness noticed a man parking and walking behind a building, then entering a crawl space. The owner of the property said no one should have been living there and had previously heard strange noises. Bucur had previously lived in California, with a criminal record including burglary and auto theft. He was arrested for burglary and meth possession, with bail set at $75,000.
- Deputies discovered Bucur living in a locked crawl space with electronic devices and a bed.
- He used an extension cord through a vent to power his electronics.
- A pipe tested positive for methamphetamine residue.
- Bucur’s criminal history includes theft and drug charges in California.
This case highlights safety concerns about hidden dwellings and drug activity in residential areas.
Authorities continue to investigate how Bucur accessed and maintained the space, warning residents to stay vigilant.
