Overview

• The robbery occurred shortly after midnight on Sept. 15 after closing, targeting the manager’s office during the end-of-night cash count.
• The suspect forced two employees into a corner and told them to close their eyes; local reports say they were tied before freeing themselves to call 911.
• Deputies say the man arrived via the lake, stashed his wetsuit and scuba gear before entering, then swam away after the theft as an immediate search found no trace.
• Surveillance stills show a person apparently spray-painting a camera, and employees described a slim man about 5 feet 10 inches tall in tight clothing and a blue beanie.
• Paddlefish reopened at noon the same day as the Orange County Sheriff’s Office continued an active robbery and grand theft investigation with no arrests reported.