Former Mickey Mouse Performer Arrested in Polk County Child‑Predator Sting
The arrest has raised public concern about a former character performer even as formal charges, arrest affidavits and employment records remain unpublished.
Overview
- Polk County law enforcement identified 25‑year‑old Collin Klaco of Clermont as a suspect and said officers arrested him during an undercover operation, according to sheriff’s remarks reported Friday.
- Authorities say Klaco allegedly communicated online with an undercover detective posing as the guardian of a 13‑year‑old and sought to arrange a sexual encounter, according to the sheriff’s account.
- Sheriff Grady Judd told reporters that investigators found diapers when Klaco met undercover detectives, a detail cited in local coverage but not yet verified by published arrest records.
- Reports identify Klaco as a former Walt Disney World character performer who portrayed Mickey Mouse, but multiple outlets note Disney employment dates and any connection to park activity have not been independently confirmed.
- Key next steps are publication of formal charges, the arrest affidavit and court filings, which will clarify evidence and timing and determine whether Disney has any relevant records or response.