South Florida’s viral bakery Roll and Dough finally got to the bottom of a puzzling delivery mishap that sparked a social‑media outcry last weekend. Founder Julie Pierre had hired an Uber courier to transport 400 cinnamon rolls to a local farmers’ market, only to learn the pastries never arrived. Initial statements suggested the driver might have stolen the goods, but new information from law‑enforcement officials has clarified what really happened.
Driver detained by U.S. Border Patrol
Sunrise Police confirmed that the driver, identified as Ivan Dario Rico Molano, was taken into custody by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) while traveling on Interstate 95 southbound near Sheridan Street in Hollywood, Florida, at approximately 8:50 a.m. The CBP spokesperson explained that a routine records check on the driver’s silver Kia Carnival revealed the registered owner was an alien without legal immigration status.
Molano, a Colombian citizen, admitted to being in the United States without authorization. He entered the country legally in May 2021 but overstayed his authorized period. After his arrest, Molano arranged for a family member to move the vehicle, which still contained the bakery’s sealed storage containers of cinnamon rolls.
Cinnamon rolls recovered
Police later learned that a relative of the driver found the missing rolls and delivered them to the Dania Beach Border Patrol Station. Roll and Dough representatives were able to retrieve the pastries there, and the bakery announced that the rolls would be delivered to the farmers’ market as originally intended.
“Based on what we now know, Ivan did not intentionally steal our cinnamon rolls,” Pierre said in a corrected statement posted on Instagram. “We are sincerely sorry that we described the situation that way before learning the complete circumstances. We shared what we genuinely understood at the time, and now that detectives have provided us with new information, we are publicly correcting the record.”
Bakery’s response and community outreach
In addition to apologizing, Roll and Dough said it plans to donate a portion of its proceeds to help the driver’s family cover legal expenses. The gesture reflects the bakery’s commitment to supporting local families and underscores the importance of compassion in a community that values both hard work and lawful conduct.
The incident also highlights the ongoing challenges faced by businesses that rely on gig‑economy platforms for deliveries. While Uber’s guidance to file a police report was followed, the unexpected immigration enforcement action demonstrates how quickly a routine delivery can become entangled in federal immigration policy.
What this means for local businesses
For South Florida entrepreneurs, the episode serves as a reminder to verify the legal status of contractors and to maintain clear communication with gig‑service providers. It also illustrates the broader impact of immigration enforcement on everyday commerce, a topic that continues to resonate with families and faith‑based communities across the region.
Roll and Dough’s swift correction and charitable pledge aim to restore confidence among its customers and reaffirm the bakery’s role as a family‑friendly staple in the South Florida food scene.
Original reporting: NBC6 Miami — read the source article.
