Stranger mows man's lawn for free, but there is a caveat

A recent incident proves that sometimes, what appears to be a generous act can come with unexpected consequences. For one homeowner, a mysterious stranger showcased an act of goodwill by mowing the grass outside his house. However, the situation took a turn when the homeowner discovered the hidden catch.

Approximately two months ago, the homeowner noticed an unfamiliar vehicle regularly parking near his home. Assuming it belonged to someone working at a nearby construction site, he paid little attention. However, events took an odd twist when he observed the mystery man mowing a section of public grass adjacent to his property.

While on the surface, tending to communal green areas may seem admirable, the homeowner soon discovered a significant inconvenience. Unbeknownst to him, the stranger had gained unauthorized access to his property and was using his outdoor electrical outlet to power the lawnmower, inevitably resulting in increased energy costs for the homeowner. This is reported by SSP.

Taking to Reddit to narrate this bizarre encounter, the homeowner expressed his concerns. "I noticed this man using my house's electrical outlet to power a lawnmower. He was mowing the grass in the public area in front of our community," he explained. Approaching the stranger to seek clarification, the homeowner was met with defensive aggression and unwarranted accusations, making it evident that the man's motivations were unclear.

Sharing the incident with his neighbors, the homeowner learned that they too had encountered the mysterious man. Apparently, earlier that same day, he had offered to mow their grass for free. When declined, his reaction was far from civil, vehemently expressing his displeasure with offensive gestures and profanities.

Adding to the growing concern, the enigmatic stranger has continued to frequent the neighborhood, displaying peculiar behavior by merely wandering around public areas. The homeowner finds himself unsure of the appropriate course of action to address this unusual situation.

Commenters on the Reddit post provided some guidance, advising the homeowner to secure his external power outlets with locking covers as a precaution against any recurrence of unauthorized usage. Moreover, they cautioned him against approaching or engaging with the stranger for safety reasons.

Suggestions from concerned individuals ranged from identifying the outlet's corresponding circuit breaker and cutting the power if faced with a similar scenario, to proactively installing locking covers for electrical outlets as a preventive measure.