Scuba-Clad Robber Steals $20,000 Disney Springs Restaurant, Swims Away

An unidentified man wearing scuba gear robbed the Paddlefish restaurant at Disney Springs early Monday morning, stealing up to $20,000 in cash before escaping underwater. Orange County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded around 12:10 a.m. after the suspect entered the closed restaurant’s management office and tied up two employees who were still on site. The man did not use weapons during the robbery. After taking the money, he reportedly put on scuba equipment and fled by swimming away through the water. A police search proved unsuccessful in locating the suspect, whose face was completely covered in surveillance images. “When they arrived, deputies met with the victims who said an unknown man entered the business after hours, took some cash and left,” an Orange County Sheriff’s Office rep said. “The victims in this case were not injured and there is no threat to public safety.” (Story URL)