Posted on 09/15/2025 7:39:37 PM PDT by dynachrome
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Deputies are hunting for a man who robbed the Paddlefish restaurant at Disney Springs by swimming up in scuba gear and making off with thousands of dollars.
The robbery occurred shortly after midnight on Monday, after the restaurant had closed to guests, WFTV reported. According to a sheriff’s office report, the man entered the manager’s office where cash from the night was being counted.
He reportedly forced two employees to the corner of the room and instructed them to close their eyes. Sources familiar with the investigation told WFTV the employees were tied up.
The man stole between $10,000 and $20,000 and left the scene within two minutes. Employees called 911 after freeing themselves.
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He is dang lucky that an alligator didn’t take its share...
Aquaman…paging Aquaman…
Got to give him credit for being original.
I know people feel like they are being robbed paying to go to Disney, but you can’t rob them back, people...
where were the Gators?
Was the man real or a cover story for the employees?
Its the perfect crime!! Actually, I’m surprised it hasnt happened before!! ...and more often!
No Alligator? Okay, I’m considering based on SCUBA.
Lloyd Bridges would have had this solved in half an hour.
,,,especially now with the battery operated scuba propellant systems out there!
Very resourceful, for a crook.
1) a scuba diver
2) familiar with restaurant mgmt procedure
3) with an employee confederate?
We have a (partial) description:
“Employees described him as slim, approximately 5-foot-10, wearing tight clothing and a blue beanie.”
“where were the Gators?”
They all got jobs at Alcatraz.
Getting ready to lose to FSU.
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