A masked man, wearing clothing resembling a diving suit and protective goggles, broke into the Paddlefish restaurant at Disney Springs in Orlando, Florida, in the early hours of Monday (15).
According to reports, he forced the staff to kneel and close their eyes before fleeing by swimming across the artificial lake with an estimated amount between $10,000 and $20,000. No one was injured during the incident.
Paddlefish, located on a modern paddle steamer anchored at Walt Disney World Resort, was able to reopen only 12 hours after the robbery. The restaurant, specializing in seafood and accommodating up to 760 people, is privately owned but protected by Disney security. The location underwent a major renovation in 2017, replacing the former Fulton’s Crab House.
The incident comes months after Disney Springs reinforced its security protocols, including bag checks and metal detectors for all visitors.
The investigation into the robbery is ongoing, as Orange County authorities review footage and collect evidence to identify the suspect.
Source: Unilad | Photo: Instagram @paddlefishorl | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
A man wearing scuba gear reportedly stole as much as $20,000 from the Paddlefish restaurant at Disney Springs, then jumped into the water and escaped before deputies arrived early Monday morning, according to two restaurant employees who were tied up during the burglary. pic.twitter.com/9ZLYzol5nE
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