ATHENS, Ga. - Police officers in Georgia delivered more than 70 packages to residents after a delivery driver quit mid-route and abandoned the parcels in an Athens neighborhood.

Athens-Clarke County Police officers said they discovered dozens of packages dumped in a residential area. The carrier told officers the driver quit on the spot during their delivery route.

Amazon delivery van stolen with driver inside

A man is facing charges after being accused of stealing an Amazon delivery van with the driver still inside.

“Our officers are dedicated to servicing their community and understand the frustration customers would feel when their packages do not arrive,” the police department said in a social media post. “Our officers decided to take matters into their own hands.”

The police depa

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