The three officers gave chase on foot for 15 seconds before the first officer caught up with the lawnmower and attempted to wrestle control away from the driver.
A spokesperson for Counties Manukau South Police said officers responded to a report of a burglary taking place at a residential address.
“The burglary allegedly occurred on New Year’s morning in Karaka. The 34-year-old man was soon arrested by our frontline staff.
“He has been charged with burglary and is before the Manukau District Court. He has been remanded in custody to appear on 21 March.”
One person commented on the post, saying “This is brilliant! I feel like it’s an ‘only in NZ’ sort of situation,” while another asked, “Did he take the earmuffs too?”
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