A shocking incident occurred on a Sunday morning in southeastern Massachusetts when Sgt. Shawn Robert from the Lakeville Police Department spotted three large Amazon totes with over 80 packages abandoned in the woods. The mystery was quickly solved when an Amazon driver visited the police department the following day and confessed to leaving the packages on the side of the road due to stress.
The incident led to the return of the packages to Amazon, which contacted the local distribution center in Middleborough. Police Chief Matthew Perkins stated that the department will not pursue criminal charges, and the driver agreed to report the incident to their manager, classifying it as a human resources matter for Amazon.
This incident raises questions about worker well-being and Amazon’s policies. Recently, thousands of Amazon workers went on strike, demanding higher wages and better benefits. The strike ended on Christmas Eve without affecting any operations or deliveries.
The Lakeville police department’s decision not to pursue criminal charges is likely due to the driver’s admission of stress, which highlights the need for improved support systems for Amazon employees.
Source: https://fortune.com/2024/12/27/amazon-delivery-driver-abandoned-packages-before-christmas-stressed