Photo: Orange County Sheriff's Office
Deputies from the Orange County Sheriff's Office are on the lookout for a suspect who robbed the Paddlefish restaurant at Disney Springs while dressed in scuba gear. The Paddlefish restaurant, known for its 360-degree waterfront views, is a replica steamboat located in the Disney Springs shopping and entertainment district.
The incident occurred just after midnight on Monday (September 15) when the suspect, wearing an all-black wetsuit, goggles, and blue gloves, entered the restaurant and demanded cash from two employees.
According to an incident report obtained by WRBW, the suspect instructed the employees to "get down" and "close their eyes" as he took between $10,000 and $20,000. Although the suspect did not display or imply having a weapon, one of the employees reported feeling fearful for her life.
Some reports suggest the suspect made his escape by jumping into the water surrounding the restaurant. Currently, the Orange County Sheriff's Office is conducting an active investigation, and no injuries were reported during the robbery.