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German Police Seize Robot Accused of Harassing Teenager
BBC · 3 hours ago · Read the Full Story on BBC
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German police have seized a robot and launched an investigation after two youths allegedly used the machine to inappropriately touch a 16-year-old girl.
- German police launched an investigation into two teenagers accused of using a robot to commit an inappropriate act against a 16-year-old girl.
- Cologne police seized the red and gold-colored robot, which is 120 centimeters tall and alleged to have inappropriately touched the teenager.
- The 16-year-old owner of the robot and his 19-year-old friend were reportedly live-streaming and commenting on the incident on social media.
- The incident occurred around midnight on Saturday while the victim was standing with friends in front of a fast-food restaurant in the city center.
- The victim was distressed by the incident, screamed, and fled the scene before emergency services were notified.
- Police located the two suspects nearby and found the robot in the back of the owner's car.
- Police photos show the robot dressed in white clothing with a black beard and a gold-colored chain.
- Authorities confiscated the suspects' two mobile phones to investigate whether they intentionally controlled the robot during the incident.
- Police warned on Facebook that some social media comments regarding the case cross the line and could potentially constitute criminal behavior.
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