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Scuba Heist at Disney Springs’ Paddlefish Leaves Suspect at Large, Security Under Review

The scuba-clad intruder escaped into the lake, leaving investigators without a suspect.

Overview

  • Shortly after midnight on September 15, a man entered Paddlefish in scuba gear, tied up two employees conducting a cash count, and took between $10,000 and $20,000.
  • Surveillance footage shows the intruder spray-painting a camera, and an image released by investigators depicts a slim man about 5'10" wearing tight clothing and a blue beanie.
  • Authorities searched the lake and surrounding area but recovered no gear or suspect, and no arrest has been announced.
  • Paddlefish reopened the next day, and Disney has not provided additional details beyond what law enforcement reported.
  • The unusual waterfront break-in has intensified questions about lakefront and restaurant security, with potential responses discussed such as increased patrols, tighter cash-handling procedures, and underwater monitoring.