A disturbing encounter unfolded earlier this month at The Belle Meade at River Oaks in Houston when Amazon delivery partner JaMaiya Miller, 25, faced allegations of theft from residents of the upscale apartment complex. Miller, attempting a routine delivery, was accosted by two women in a heated incident captured on TikTok, subsequently going viral with over 800,000 views.
In the video, captioned “Christmas time Karen,” Miller navigates a hallway while a woman in a gray jacket physically obstructs her path, accusing her of theft. The tense exchange, which escalated to the woman hitting Miller with her phone, gained attention on social media platforms, including Reddit’s r/PublicFreakout.
Miller explained to Chron that the altercation began after an elevator ride with one of the women, who objected to Miller delivering packages directly to residents’ doors. Despite Miller clarifying delivery instructions, the situation escalated, leading to physical confrontation and accusations of theft.
The woman off-camera, identified as “Karen 2” in the video, had initially let Miller into the complex. Despite Miller’s attempts to leave, the woman continued to block her, claiming security was on the way. A doorman eventually mediated the situation, allowing Miller to depart.
As of now, Houston Police Department investigators are evaluating whether a chargeable crime occurred. The Belle Meade at River Oaks disapproved of the incident, stating that packages should be delivered to the concierge desk. Amazon confirmed Miller’s affiliation and is cooperating with law enforcement, emphasizing the safety of their delivery partners.
In an update, Miller expressed her intention to pursue a civil case, having experienced psychological and material repercussions. She hopes for accountability and justice in the aftermath of the distressing incident.