Overview
- Ivette Perez, 52, was arrested on charges of third-degree grand theft and contributing to the delinquency of a minor and has pleaded not guilty in Orange Circuit Court.
- Employees at Disney’s Pin Traders observed a juvenile taking trading pins into a bag during the incident that occurred on April 12, investigators reported.
- Authorities say Perez and the juvenile were found with about $2,030 in stolen merchandise, including Disney pins and other items taken from stores.
- Investigators cite employee statements, Perez’s admission that she knew the girl was stealing, and text messages instructing the juvenile to hurry as key evidence.
- The arrest follows other 2025–2026 pin-theft cases and has already fed tighter controls and increased staff monitoring of limited-edition pin displays at Walt Disney World.