An Amazon delivery driver created pre-Christmas uncertainty by abandoning over 80 packages on a Massachusetts roadway. Lakeville Police discovered the carefully placed bags during an early morning patrol, potentially preventing widespread holiday delivery disruptions.
🇺🇸 LAKEVILLE AMAZON DRIVER DUMPS 80 PACKAGES IN THE WOODS DUE TO STRESS?
An Amazon driver abandoned three totes of packages off Bedford Street, later blaming stress for the late-night ditch.
A body cam caught the scene early Sunday, with 80 orders left under the trees like… pic.twitter.com/8z5uOjuuzy
— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) December 26, 2024
The driver came forward voluntarily, explaining the package dump resulted from extreme job-related stress. Local law enforcement opted for a compassionate resolution, treating the incident as an internal company matter.
STRESSED AMAZON DRIVER DUMPS 80 PACKAGES IN WOODS BEFORE CHRISTMAS
The Amazon driver came forward on Monday, saying she left the packages because she was “stressed” pic.twitter.com/UxVMAOxoIk
— JOSH DUNLAP (@JDunlap1974) December 25, 2024
Amazon currently navigates complex workplace challenges, including a nationwide warehouse worker strike affecting multiple states. The company asserts that these union actions will minimally impact holiday deliveries.
“Real life Grinch” Amazon driver dumps 80 packages in the woods, blames “stress” pic.twitter.com/b9MLAhqnPY
— Bored Panda (@boredpanda) December 25, 2024
Recent wage increases aim to address worker concerns. Amazon has raised starting pay by 20%, with average hourly rates now reaching $22 per hour.
‘Stressed’ Amazon Driver Ditches 80 Packages in Woods Days Before Christmas https://t.co/Et5yp79xjG via @thedailybeast
— Brito Vagner Dantas (@VortexBrito) December 26, 2024
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has shown political flexibility, previously supporting President Donald Trump’s inauguration and maintaining connections with conservative political circles.
Let me guess that the driver was a liberal who never learned to work hard and handle stress and they left the packages in the woods so that friends could pick them up.https://t.co/nD4zf5tGf7
— Todd T. Simon (@toddTsimon) December 24, 2024
Sergeant Shawn Robert’s attentive patrol ensured the recovery of potentially lost holiday packages.
