Man robs bank to pay for Disney cruise

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http://www.wftv.com/news/news/local/man-robs-bank-pay-disney-cruise/nXfQt/

SATELLITE BEACH, Fla. — A North Carolina man came to central Florida for a Disney cruise but landed in jail instead on Thursday.

Investigators said 37-year-old Cedrick Swinson robbed a Satellite Beach credit union when he realized he didn't have enough money for the trip.

The man had his girlfriend and their two children wait in the car during the robbery.

Satellite Beach police said Swinson's girlfriend had no idea what was happening.

She told investigators Swinson was out of the credit union so quickly she joked, "What did you do, rob a bank?"

Navy Federal Credit Union members could barely believe the Satellite Beach branch was targeted by a bank robber on vacation.

"My God, we're so upset about what happened," said credit union employee Feliciana Rivera-Subido.

Investigators said when Swinson realized he didn't have access to his own funds he decided to steal the money to get his girlfriend's children on the Disney cruise.

Commander Brad Hodge with Satellite Beach Police said Swinson made a split-second decision to walk into the bank and hand the teller a note demanding money to pay for a Disney cruise for the family.

Police had a description of the suspect and his vehicle.

Within five to six minutes of the robbery, police pulled over his SUV on the Pineda Causeway where they arrested Swinson and recovered the credit union's cash.

Swinson's girlfriend and her kids were released. She left the police department quickly.

Swinson has previous arrests for writing worthless checks, breaking and entering and identity fraud in North Carolina.

 

[thornton0511]

what an idiot

I feel sorry for the girl and her kids

 

[cm8]

what an idiot

I feel sorry for the girl and her kids

 

[wiigirl]

what an idiot

I feel sorry for the girl and her kids

 

[amomma23]

How do you even explain that? "Sorry kids, we can't go on the super fun cruise. My boyfriend is a moron."

 

[OldsDr]

How do you even explain that? "Sorry kids, we can't go on the super fun cruise. My boyfriend is a moron."

Even worse from what was posted he is their dad.

 

[Minnies Boy Toy]

The best part of this is that the guy's note to the teller actually said he wanted the money to pay for a Disney Cruise. Like "Your money or your life - Oh and by the way if you are looking for me I'll be at Clancy's Bar down the street."

Don't know what it says about me that I actually feel for this guy. Some people are such losers at being criminals I feel more pity than scorn.... lol

 

[Cheshire Figment]

But he could not have paid cash. For a Disney Cruise it must be paid for in full in advance and the names, etc., of all persons must be included. So he really did not know what he was doing anyway.

 

[GWS]

Just goes to show some people will do anything to get on a Disney Cruise.
Maybe Disney could use this for a comercial?!

 

[ruadisneyfan2]

But he could not have paid cash. For a Disney Cruise it must be paid for in full in advance and the names, etc., of all persons must be included. So he really did not know what he was doing anyway.

I thought this too. Even the most lenient itineraries still must be PIF 75 days prior or immediately upon booking.

Just goes to show some people will do anything to get on a Disney Cruise.
Maybe Disney could use this for a comercial?!

 

[fairytalelover]

Just goes to show some people will do anything to get on a Disney Cruise.
Maybe Disney could use this for a comercial?!

I agree!! This would be the best DCL commercial!! People will even rob a bank to go on our cruise!! LOL!!

 

[CatelynnMarie]

What a flop

 

[beer dave]

what an idiot

I feel sorry for the girl and her kids

I feel sorry for the kids. The girl has a choice.