Woman Arrested For Blocking Food Robot In Center City
Philadelphia Police have confirmed that they arrested Caroline Marvin after she was seen blocking a food delivery robot during the afternoon of October 14, 2026. The location was at 12th and Filbert, near the Reading Terminal Market.
The woman, identified as Carolne Marvin told police she was intentionally blocking the robot as a protest. She believed the robot was taking jobs from people. The delivery robots have been in California for a few years. They are now starting to make their way into Philadelphia.
The food establishment programs a code which the customer uses to gain access to the food. Using GPS, the robot rolls to the address that is programmed. It is climate controlled so food is delivered reasonably hot or cold.
Marvin was issued a Criminal Violation Notice for disorderly conduct. She was not fingerprinted or photographed.