Robert Lewandowski was robbed in his car on Thursday afternoon before training at his new club FC Barcelona.

Robert LewandowskiPhoto: Xavi Bonilla / Shutterstock Editorial / Profimedia

The incident happened around 4.30pm local time when Lewandowski rolled down his car window to sign autographs outside the Joan Gamper Sports Center in San Juan Despices, Barcelona.

A man approached the car of the Polish bomber and snatched the watch from his hand, and then fled, hiding nearby, where he was found by the police, reports Agerpres.

Forward “Barcelona” Robert Lewandowski tried to return the stolen watch himself

The Polish attacker chased the thief on foot in the hope of taking his watch himself, which was later seized by the police from the hands of the thief, Dailymail writes.

The thief was arrested and charged with theft with violence.

Robert Lewandowski joined Barcelona from Bayern Munich last month, making his La Liga debut in a 0-0 draw against Rayo Vallecano.​​​​