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KFHEWUI
09/16/25 12:18:48 PM
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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (WFTV) A man is accused of putting on scuba gear after robbing a restaurant in Disney Springs and swimming away.

It happened at the Paddlefish restaurant at Disney Springs in Florida.

Officials havent identified the man, but they said he knew where the security camera was, knew where to hide his wetsuit and knew when the restaurant manager would be counting their cash for the night.

Investigators said the man boarded the restaurant, which is on a replica steamboat, just after midnight Monday and forced two employees into the corner of the room.

They said he said he told them to close their eyes.

They didnt see a weapon, but they did as he said.

Sources familiar with the investigation said he then tied the employees up.

They said he was in and out in two minutes, taking somewhere between $10,000 and $20,000 before the employees could free themselves and call 911.

Deputies believe he put his scuba gear on after the robbery, jumped into the man-made pond, and swam off.

He left behind a bizarre photo of him in a wetsuit captured on the restaurants security camera.

Staff cleaned up the restaurant and opened it as normal to guests just 12 hours later as detectives scoured the area.

No one was injured in the robbery.

Paddlefish is privately owned, but its on Disney property and is protected by the companys robust security force.

https://www.kbtx.com/2025/09/16/man-dressed-scuba-gear-accused-robbing-disney-springs-restaurant-then-swimming-away/

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Kami_no_Kami
09/16/25 12:23:52 PM
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I wouldve assumed Florida even if there werent only 2 possible locations (in the US).
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CRON
09/16/25 12:23:53 PM
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There'll be no accusations, just friendly crustaceans

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Ivynn
09/16/25 12:25:15 PM
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"Fools! No one can stop THE DIVER!"

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ReturnOfDevsman
09/16/25 12:27:38 PM
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This word "pond" is really confusing me here. I'm guessing it was a really big one that the restaurant can actually float in?

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WingsOfGood
09/16/25 12:27:43 PM
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Fill pond with Piranas
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AceMos
09/16/25 12:29:05 PM
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the part that confuses me why did he take the wet suit off while doing the robbery then put it back on affter

why not just keep it on while doing the robbery

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ReturnOfDevsman
09/16/25 12:30:24 PM
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AceMos posted...
the part that confuses me why did he take the wet suit off while doing the robbery then put it back on affter

why not just keep it on while doing the robbery
To disguise his footprints. They'll be all like "look, shoe prints! Oh wait, the guy was wearing a scuba suit."

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DragulaRULEZ
09/16/25 12:31:01 PM
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Scuba Steve, NO!

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FLAMING_EVIL_HOMER
09/16/25 12:31:31 PM
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I go to Disney Spring a number of times so this is funny for me. Didnt think he could get away by water but I google mapped it and I guess the water isnt enclosed like I thought

https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/8/838f1f2c.jpg

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ReturnOfDevsman
09/16/25 12:36:06 PM
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FLAMING_EVIL_HOMER posted...
I go to Disney Spring a number of times so this is funny for me. Didnt think he could get away by water but I google mapped it and I guess the water isnt enclosed like I thought

https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/8/838f1f2c.jpg
This helps, thanks.

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Starks
09/16/25 12:37:26 PM
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These ponds are filled with alligators. Dude is certified insane.

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Rob_the_Ninja
09/16/25 12:38:38 PM
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Did he flee into international waters?
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monkmith
09/16/25 12:41:07 PM
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so going by that report i'd guess its either a current/former worker or someone that a current/former worker tipped off no? because how the hell would he know to hit them when they were counting 20k like that without some knowledge of the business?

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Charismic_Zach_Gowen
09/16/25 12:41:47 PM
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Starks posted...
These ponds are filled with alligators. Dude is certified insane.

I doubt it. Disney Springs waters have a lot of boat traffic with ferries from the resort and Boathouse running Amphicar tours. Plus, there's a reason they're called swamp puppies.

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monkmith
09/16/25 12:43:52 PM
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Charismic_Zach_Gowen posted...
there's a reason they're called swamp puppies.
tell that to lane graves family...

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FLAMING_EVIL_HOMER
09/16/25 12:44:20 PM
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Looks like he could've swam across north to a resort area not affiliated with Disney springs or swamp through those random rivers somewhere he knows has no camera or something

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ReturnOfDevsman
09/16/25 12:45:22 PM
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Charismic_Zach_Gowen posted...
Plus, there's a reason they're called swamp puppies.
I had a pet turtle named Lightning.

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Twinklestar
09/16/25 12:58:00 PM
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monkmith posted...
so going by that report i'd guess its either a current/former worker or someone that a current/former worker tipped off no? because how the hell would he know to hit them when they were counting 20k like that without some knowledge of the business?


Yeah, if he knew all of the security camera locations including in the staff area, he has to be a staff, or previously a staff.

But you know what's weirder? The article said the currently working staffs did not see any weapon, yet surrendered anyway. Instead of, you know, doing the logical thing of tackling him and arresting him. Especially considering they outnumbered him.
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monkmith
09/16/25 1:07:02 PM
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Twinklestar posted...
Yeah, if he knew all of the security camera locations including in the staff area, he has to be a staff, or previously a staff.

But you know what's weirder? The article said the currently working staffs did not see any weapon, yet surrendered anyway. Instead of, you know, doing the logical thing of tackling him and arresting him. Especially considering they outnumbered him.
eh, if i'm being paid minimum wage i'm not going to potentially waste my life fighting a guy coming to steal money like that, weapon or not.

though i guess the alternative, that they were all in on it together, is a possibility.

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KaZooo
09/16/25 1:09:15 PM
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Assuming he hasn't accosted anyone physically, I kinda have to applaud him for executing such a strategy

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eggcorn
09/16/25 1:09:53 PM
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Pretty sick. I hope he gets away.

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Boombam99
09/16/25 1:20:30 PM
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Expected Florida, got Florida
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Powdered_Toast
09/16/25 1:46:35 PM
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Twinklestar posted...
But you know what's weirder? The article said the currently working staffs did not see any weapon, yet surrendered anyway. Instead of, you know, doing the logical thing of tackling him and arresting him. Especially considering they outnumbered him.
I would not risk my life for Disney.

Also, employers usually don't want you to do that. It's better for them to be able to open again 12 hours later and not risk having the place be a murder scene instead.

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Strider102
09/16/25 1:51:00 PM
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Florida Man is getting smarter and stranger.

This is an ill omen for all of us.

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Tyranthraxus
09/16/25 1:54:56 PM
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Twinklestar posted...
Yeah, if he knew all of the security camera locations including in the staff area, he has to be a staff, or previously a staff.

But you know what's weirder? The article said the currently working staffs did not see any weapon, yet surrendered anyway. Instead of, you know, doing the logical thing of tackling him and arresting him. Especially considering they outnumbered him.
lmfao if a guy comes into my megacorp owned store and tells me to give him all the cash in the register he's getting it no questions asked. I'll call the police after he's out of sight. It ain't my problem.

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Accolon
09/16/25 1:56:05 PM
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Tyranthraxus posted...
lmfao if a guy comes into my megacorp owned store and tells me to give him all the cash in the register he's getting it no questions asked. I'll call the police after he's out of sight. It ain't my problem.

This, I ain't risking my safety for some billionaire's money

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mystic_belmont
09/16/25 1:57:33 PM
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Yeah, money can be recovered, life can not.

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firedoom666
09/16/25 2:12:48 PM
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Twinklestar posted...
Yeah, if he knew all of the security camera locations including in the staff area, he has to be a staff, or previously a staff.

But you know what's weirder? The article said the currently working staffs did not see any weapon, yet surrendered anyway. Instead of, you know, doing the logical thing of tackling him and arresting him. Especially considering they outnumbered him.
Most businesses don't want the liability if a worker gets hurt trying to stop a robber. That is why no one try to stop shoplifters.

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ZevLoveDOOM
09/16/25 2:13:15 PM
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bro sounds like a cartoon villain straight up.
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Mechu
09/16/25 2:15:42 PM
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KFHEWUI posted...
Florida
Of course.
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Cuticrusader09
09/16/25 2:28:34 PM
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Charismic_Zach_Gowen posted...
I doubt it. Disney Springs waters have a lot of boat traffic with ferries from the resort and Boathouse running Amphicar tours. Plus, there's a reason they're called swamp puppies.

Its Florida, if theres water, theres gators. There have been gator sightings in the bodies of water in the Magic Kingdom. Then that kid got killed in the water off the Polynesian resort a few years back and that body of water has ferriesto take you to the Magic Kingdom.

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Thermador446
09/16/25 4:22:24 PM
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Cuticrusader09 posted...
Its Florida, if theres water, theres gators. There have been gator sightings in the bodies of water in the Magic Kingdom. Then that kid got killed in the water off the Polynesian resort a few years back and that body of water has ferriesto take you to the Magic Kingdom.

Dude was insane to do that.

Which is probably the reason no one expected this type of crime

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vycebrand2
09/16/25 5:16:28 PM
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WingsOfGood posted...
Fill pond with Piranas
Gators ahem. Assume theres gators in every body of water.

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boomgetchopped3
09/16/25 6:03:18 PM
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I do not condone breaking the law in any way. But thats fucking genius lol

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Hexenherz
09/16/25 6:28:28 PM
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I get that it's Disney and it's busy but damn up to 20k???

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Cuticrusader09
09/16/25 6:38:00 PM
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vycebrand2 posted...
Gators ahem. Assume theres gators in every body of water.
And a good chance of water moccasins too.
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Cuticrusader09
09/16/25 6:46:45 PM
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Hexenherz posted...
I get that it's Disney and it's busy but damn up to 20k???
Its a huge restaurant- can seat 525. Entrees are $40-50, apps $20, mixed drinks $20. Easy to spend more than $100 pp.

I would think that most pay by card, but I guess theres still a lot that pay cash.
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El_Marsh
09/16/25 6:48:18 PM
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That's like some 80s GI Joe shit

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rick_alverado
09/16/25 6:57:18 PM
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Twinklestar posted...
Yeah, if he knew all of the security camera locations including in the staff area, he has to be a staff, or previously a staff.

But you know what's weirder? The article said the currently working staffs did not see any weapon, yet surrendered anyway. Instead of, you know, doing the logical thing of tackling him and arresting him. Especially considering they outnumbered him.

Don't know what this employer's rules are, but at my job I would get fired for doing that.
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JohnEtrav
09/16/25 7:01:35 PM
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Just look for a big spender with swamp stanky money

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tripleh213
09/16/25 7:04:30 PM
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https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/8/8a68a611.jpg

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Zergrush80
09/16/25 8:43:55 PM
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Did they ever find D.B Cooper, he may have just pulled another heist.

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monkmith
09/16/25 8:47:02 PM
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Zergrush80 posted...
Did they ever find D.B Cooper, he may have just pulled another heist.
even better, cooper was a dumbass and died because of it. scuba steve got away clean... unless an angry alligator decided he looked like dinner...

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DrizztLink
09/16/25 8:49:19 PM
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Cuticrusader09 posted...
And a good chance of water moccasins too.
Nah, it's too hard to get them on under the flippers.

yes I know what they actually are

Zergrush80 posted...
Did they ever find D.B Cooper, he may have just pulled another heist.
Years ago I heard the batshit "Tommy Wiseau is D.B. Cooper" theory and immediately decided to believe it with all my heart.

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Kami_no_Kami
09/17/25 12:05:27 AM
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Zergrush80 posted...
Did they ever find D.B Cooper, he may have just pulled another heist.
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