Lawnmower robot prevents itself from being stolen in Germany

A lawnmower robot’s electronic cries for help have foiled a thief’s plan to make off with it in Germany.

German police said a homeowner in the western town of Lippstadt was surprised to receive a smartphone message from the robot that it had flipped upside down on Tuesday evening.

When he went outside to check on the device, he spotted a thief attempting to steal it, reports Deutsche Welle.

Caught in the act, the thief dropped the robot and fled, according to the police.

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Police searched the area but were unable to locate the suspect. They called for any possible witnesses to come forward.

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