Amsterdam Grocery Delivery Worker Accused of Attempted Theft

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A 51-year-old Amsterdam, New York woman who works for a grocery delivery service is accused of attempting to steal over $200 worth of additional items from a Hannaford supermarket while picking up orders on Friday night. Surveillance footage identified the suspect, Corrine A. Yacobucci, who had previously trespassed at the store after a theft incident in 2022. Yacobucci turned herself in to the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office and was charged with felony burglary and petit larceny.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the ongoing challenges grocery stores face with theft and shoplifting, which can impact profitability and lead to higher prices for consumers. It also raises questions about the integrity of delivery services and whether additional oversight or screening may be needed for workers who have access to customer orders and store inventory.

The details

According to the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, Corrine A. Yacobucci arrived at the Hannaford supermarket in Amsterdam, New York on Friday night to pick up several grocery delivery orders. Yacobucci then allegedly selected an additional $247 worth of grocery items and tried to leave the store without paying for them. When confronted by store staff, Yacobucci left the store without any of the groceries. Surveillance footage identified Yacobucci as the suspect, and investigators noted she had previously trespassed at the store after a theft incident in 2022.

• On Friday night, February 21, 2026, Yacobucci arrived at the Hannaford store to pick up delivery orders.
• In 2022, Yacobucci had previously trespassed at the Hannaford store after a theft incident.

What’s next

Yacobucci is due back in court at a later date to face the charges of felony burglary and petit larceny.