Update on the beloved plant stolen in daylight by suspected Amazon deliverers

PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO)-- It was the early morning of Aug. 17 when surveillance cameras at a Pueblo home caught two people jumping out of an SUV, one wearing what appears to be an Amazon delivery vest. Within seconds, a woman is seen lifting a large potted bush and loading it into the back of their car.

The homeowner who chose to remain anonymous told KRDO13 this plant meant much more to her than some might think.

“My husband put it in there 20, 25 years ago. It was a very developed bush that was flowering, and it has sentimental reasons around it. All the kids play around it, the grandkids, it just looks pretty when you come around the corner and see it," said the homeowner.

Early this morning, these same plant thieves did the right thing and returned the beloved plant to the homeowner.

"My mom noticed it as she was going to work, that the plant was back, and so I pulled it up, and ya know, 2:36 a.m. this morning they dropped it back off, and I'm honestly shocked, and again I hope that police will actually hold them accountable. I know it's not a lot of money worth, but it's the fact, and the fact of theft," said Ryan Antonioni, the homeowner's son.

The family tells KRDO that a police report was filed and that it is still an open case.

According to Amazon's website, people can deliver Amazon packages with their own cars by downloading the Amazon Flex app and picking up packages from an Amazon warehouse or delivery station.

"We’ve reached out to the customer to apologize, and we’re working directly with them to resolve this issue," said an Amazon spokesperson.

The family says they’re grateful to have their plant back and hope this puts the strange saga behind them.

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