According to a statement released by the Blaine Police Department Monday, the incident occurred Dec. 6 after the couple placed their grocery order from Cub Foods through the Instacart delivery service. They told police that when they got a notification indicating the delivery driver had arrived, they went outside to meet them because they were worried the driver might get stuck in the driveway due to large amounts of snow.
The couple says they opened their door to the delivery person driving back and forth in the driveway, and yelling for them to check the inside of their Christmas wreath. The wreath produced the receipt from their grocery order, allegedly containing a derogatory message.
When the driver left, the couple says they found that their groceries had been run over in the driveway.
Police say after reviewing the message on the receipt, it appeared the driver took those actions because of the law enforcement sign.
"It's unfortunate that someone would have that kind of strong feelings that they would do that to an innocent elderly couple out here," said Podany.
The couple says they opened their door to the delivery person driving back and forth in the driveway, and yelling for them to check the inside of their Christmas wreath. The wreath produced the receipt from their grocery order, allegedly containing a derogatory message.
When the driver left, the couple says they found that their groceries had been run over in the driveway.
Police say after reviewing the message on the receipt, it appeared the driver took those actions because of the law enforcement sign.
"It's unfortunate that someone would have that kind of strong feelings that they would do that to an innocent elderly couple out here," said Podany.
Police: Couple claims grocery delivery destroyed over law enforcement support
When the driver left the couple's Blaine home, the couple says they found that their groceries had been run over in the driveway.
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