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Scuba-Caper at Disney Springs: Deputies Say Paddlefish Was Robbed by a Diver Who Swam Away with Cash
In one of the most bizarre crimes ever to surface at Walt Disney World, deputies say a burglar in scuba gear targeted Paddlefish at Disney Springs in the early hours of Monday morning, September 15. The suspect reportedly swam up to the iconic steamboat-style restaurant, forced his way inside, and left with thousands of dollars in cash.
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According to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, the incident happened just after midnight. Two employees were in the manager’s office counting money from the night when the suspect entered. Reports indicate he told the workers to move into a corner and close their eyes. Some sources suggest he tied them up before taking between $10,000 and $20,000 in cash.
The burglar was described as slim, around 5’10”, wearing tight clothing and a blue beanie. A photo released to media appears to show him spray-painting a security camera. After grabbing the cash, investigators believe the man retrieved his scuba gear, jumped back into the lake at Disney Springs, and swam away into the night.
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Despite the brazen theft, no employees were injured, and the suspect did not display any weapons. Paddlefish closed at its usual time Sunday evening and reopened right on schedule at noon Monday. The restaurant’s operator, Levy Restaurants, declined to comment to local news outlets, citing the active investigation.
Deputies searched the surrounding waters but did not locate the suspect. For now, the unusual case remains under investigation, leaving locals and Disney fans alike buzzing about one of the most outlandish getaway stories Orlando has seen in years.
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