We’ve got an update that’s straight out of a movie script — and it happened right at one of Disney Springs’ most iconic restaurants.Credit: DisneyThe story we covered earlier this week about a late-night robbery at Paddlefish just got a major twist. New details released by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office — and first shared by WFTV — confirm that the burglar not only broke into the restaurant after hours… he swam there in full scuba gear and pulled off a high-stakes theft with a getaway plan worthy of Hollywood.Here’s everything we know now, and yes, it gets weirder.A Burglary With a Watery TwistOn the surface, it was already shocking enough — a break-in at Paddlefish, the floating seafood restaurant designed to look like a classic riverboat docked at The Landing in Disney Springs. But the update reveals what many were speculating: this wasn’t your average smash-and-grab.According to authorities, the incident took place just after midnight on Monday, September 15, 2025 — roughly an hour after Paddlefish closed for the night. While most of Disney Springs was asleep, someone in a scuba wetsuit swam up to the back of the restaurant and made their way inside. Yes, swam.Once inside, the thief located the manager’s office, where two Paddlefish employees were doing their nightly cash count. According to the newly released report, the man forced the employees into a corner, told them to close their eyes, and then tied them up. He didn’t brandish a weapon, but the threat was serious enough that the staff complied without resistance.And then, just like that — he was gone.Gone in 2 Minutes, $20,000 LighterFrom the moment the thief entered to the moment he escaped, it all took less than two minutes. But in that short window, he managed to steal somewhere between $10,000 and $20,000 in cash.Let’s pause on that for a second: that’s a lot of money for someone to carry while wearing scuba gear.Employees were able to free themselves and called 911. According to reports, neither staff member was physically injured — though emotionally? This kind of thing doesn’t exactly disappear with a splash of water.The Scuba Exit — Yes, ReallyHere’s where things feel less like a news report and more like a deleted scene from Ocean’s Eleven Goes to Orlando. The suspect allegedly suited back up in his scuba gear and jumped into the Disney Springs lake to make his escape.A full search of the water and surrounding area turned up nothing. No suspect. No gear. No trail. Just silence.It’s not confirmed how long he was underwater or how far he swam, but authorities believe he used the lake as his entrance and exit path. The fact that Disney Springs has lakefront access — and that Paddlefish is docked right on it — created a perfect crime of opportunity for someone bold enough to try it.Picture Worth a Thousand QuestionsThe Orange County Sheriff’s Office also released an image of the suspect captured from a surveillance camera. In it, the man appears to be spray-painting a camera — likely to prevent being identified. Unfortunately for him, it may have been too late.Employees described the man as slim, around 5’10”, wearing tight clothing and a blue beanie. At the time of this writing, no arrests have been made, and the suspect remains at large.Paddlefish Carries On… For NowDespite the after-hours drama, Paddlefish reopened on schedule at noon the same day, and it’s been business as usual ever since. No signage, no apology letters, no signs that anything happened.This restaurant — one of the most recognizable at Disney Springs — has a long legacy. Originally opened in the 1970s as the Empress Lilly (named after Walt Disney’s wife, Lillian), the venue has seen multiple rebrandings, including its longtime run as Fulton’s Crab House. It became Paddlefish in 2017, complete with rooftop dining and sweeping waterfront views — and now, it has a new claim to fame as the setting of one of Disney property’s wildest heists.Rare Security Breach in the Disney BubbleLet’s be real: Disney Springs isn’t exactly the first place that comes to mind when you think of late-night crime. With security roaming the area, countless cameras, and high traffic nearly 24/7, the idea of someone swimming up, committing a robbery, and swimming away is nothing short of stunning.It also raises a lot of unanswered questions:How did the burglar know where to go?Was it an inside job or incredibly well-researched?Is this a one-off — or the start of something more elaborate?Law enforcement hasn’t released additional information about how the suspect breached the building or how long he was on the property. The case remains open.What Happens Next?Disney has remained tight-lipped — no official statement from the company or from Paddlefish’s operators. But with surveillance images now circulating, authorities are urging anyone with tips or leads to come forward.As for guests visiting Disney Springs? It’s business as usual, but the story has quickly become a buzz-worthy topic across social media, especially among those who frequent the dining district.So next time you’re enjoying a drink on Paddlefish’s rooftop deck or snapping selfies by the lake… maybe keep one eye on the water. You never know who might surface.The post UPDATE: $20,000 Stolen From Disney World by Man in Full Scuba Suit, Swims Away appeared first on Inside the Magic.