Orlando man found in attic, previously convicted of posing as a yoga instructor and inappropriately touching a woman

ORLANDO, Fla. – An Orlando man is in jail and facing multiple charges after police found him hiding in an attic of an apartment complex near August National Drive and Bent Pine Drive.

“Come down, show me your hands,” an Orlando police officer is heard saying as the suspect descends a ladder without shoes.

Carlos Oguis, 25, now faces charges of trespassing, criminal mischief and burglary.

Earlier this month, Orlando police were called to the Arbors at the Lee Vista apartment complex after an employee reported hearing noises coming from an attic. That employee told FOX 35’s Hannah Mackenzie off camera that she initially thought it was a raccoon. When the noises got louder, she called 911.

According to reports, Oguis does not live in the complex; Chris and Alessandra Palen, who live there, were shocked when they heard the news.

“I haven’t heard anything about it at all,” said Chris Palen.

“It’s a bit scary,” Alessandra said.

“Very, yes, alarming,” Chris added.

The Palens were even more shocked when they learned what FOX 35 learned by looking into Oguis’ criminal history.

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Last year, he was convicted of assault for committing another crime at another apartment complex less than a mile away.

A 2022 arrest affidavit said he was arrested after posing as a yoga instructor at “The Morgan,” where he touched a female resident’s genitals multiple times.

Back at the Arbors at Lee Vista, the Palens said you need a key card or an app to access the property — including the gym and storage areas where Oguis was found.

“We already have reservations about being here, and this doesn’t make it any safer,” Alessandra said.

When asked if the couple was considering moving, Chris was quick to respond.

“Oh absolutely,” he said. “As soon as our lease is up, we’re gone.”

No word on why Oguis was in the attic. As of Tuesday evening, he remained behind bars on a $3,000 bond. If he is released on bail, one of his conditions of release is that he never return to the Arbors of Lee Vista, according to the documents.

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