Florida man stole R2-D2 worth $10K, posed as Disney cast member to show weaknesses in security, deputies say

Fox News via Yahoo ^ | 06/30/2022 | Bradford Betz

[DFG]

A Florida man with an application pending to Walt Disney World Security, stole an R2-D2 droid worth up to $10,000 and posed as a staff member because he wanted to show weaknesses in the security of the resorts so he could get a better paying job, sheriff’s deputies say.

David Proudfoot, 44, of Kissimmee, remains in custody on a charge of grand theft and obstruction of information, according to an arrest affidavit.

Bradford Betz Thu, June 30, 2022 at 7:21 PM A Florida man with an application pending to Walt Disney World Security, stole an R2-D2 droid worth up to $10,000 and posed as a staff member because he wanted to show weaknesses in the security of the resorts so he could get a better paying job, sheriff’s deputies say.

David Proudfoot, 44, of Kissimmee, remains in custody on a charge of grand theft and obstruction of information, according to an arrest affidavit.

Deputies say David Proudfoot stole a $10,000 R2-D2. Orange County Sheriff's Office; Getty Images Deputies say David Proudfoot stole a $10,000 R2-D2. Orange County Sheriff's Office; Getty Images Orange County sheriff’s deputies responded to a call from Disney security at the Swan Reserve Hotel on May 31. Upon arriving, deputies made contact with Proudfoot, who was wearing a gray t-shirt, beige work pants, and an orange vest.

Deputies said Proudfoot identified himself as David E. Rodgers, provided an address, and said he was employed by the Walt Disney Company in the receiving Division at the Yacht club resort.

[algore]

he watched too many disney/hollywood movies where people who do that get great jobs, the girl, and R2-D2 ?

[piasa]

Evidently their security was better than he thought.

[Caipirabob]

he watched too many disney/hollywood movies where people who do that get great jobs, the girl, and R2-D2 ?

And now he's in a place where he's going to get the "New Disney Alternate Ending".

[piasa]

Beige pants probably gave him away, though they probably thought he was an undercover FBI agent.

[piasa]

David Proudfoot

Pride goeth before a fall.

[piasa]

He forgot the obligatory rainbow flag patch on his vest?

[GraceG]

Apparently he just walked out with it...

[ifinnegan]

I wonder if he remains in custody.

Or wanted to show weakness in security to get a better paying job?

[Waverunner]

wife swapping with Mayor Pete?

[Olog-hai]

[JennysCool]

“Obstruction of information”?

[heavy metal]

the force is weak in this one...

[BradyLS]

Imagine all he could steal as a security guard on the _inside!_

[BenLurkin]

bttt

[LeoTDB69]

Wait! You mean R2D2 is only $10K? Can it build me a spaceship?

[Deplorable American1776]

Just wondering, did he got caught for not molesting kids? 🤓

[fishtank]

I’d expect that from a blockheaded Bracegirdle from Hardbottle, but not from a Proudfoot.

[Rebelbase]

There's just no demand for them since the new model came out.