Disney Springs restaurant robbed by suspect wearing scuba gear: report

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A popular Disney Springs restaurant was robbed by a goggle-wearing suspect who reportedly fled the scene in scuba gear.

On Monday, just after midnight, deputies responded to an armed robbery report at Paddlefish, a restaurant housed within a steamboat replica on the shores of the lake at Disney’s shopping and dining attraction, according to a press release from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

The suspect approached the restaurant by swimming up in scuba gear and a wetsuit, according to WFTV.

One victim told deputies she was standing in the doorway of the manager’s office when a man came in, pushed them, and made them get on their knees.

She described the suspect as a man wearing all black, including a blue hat, rubber gloves, a ski mask, and socks, but no shoes.

A second victim at the scene told a similar story.

The sheriff’s office released an image of the suspect with reflective goggles and a completely covered face.

WFTV reported the suspect was dressed in a wetsuit and scuba gear, which he stored elsewhere, before walking into the manager’s office.

After stealing thousands of dollars, the suspect put his scuba gear back on and jumped back into the lake, according to the station.

Law enforcement was unable to find him after their search.

Deputies said neither victim sustained injuries, and the suspect didn’t have a weapon nor did he imply he had one, later referring to the event as a strong-arm robbery and grand theft.

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