Cutting grass today. Finished front lawns. Disconnected mower, rolled up flex. Went indoors to disconnect and roll up the extension. Came back outside to get mower and take it round back. Only mower there was none.
Alerted local Whatsapp group and suspicious activity has been seen and recorded and will be forwarded if the police get back.
Total window of opportunity - 60 seconds max. We live in a cul de sac, so the coincidence of passing scotes and theft beggars belief.
It's been suggested they may have mistaken it for something left out for "gifting". Only they managed to not steal the grass box that was a couple of yards away.
On the plus side, I have now learned that a neighbour has practically military grade CCTV with additional ANPR. Every vehicle that crosses his house is quietly logged with the ability to send an alert if a plate matches a list ...