After their escape pod crash lands into the barren wastes of Tatooine, R2-D2 and C-3PO split up, leaving the little blue astromech vulnerable to the scavenging Jawas.

What kidnaps R2-D2 in a new hope?

Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope: R2D2 is Abducted by Jawas. As R2D2 traverses a canyon on Tatooine, he is ambushed and captured by a group of Jawas.

Who first found R2-D2?

R2-D2Master (owner)Padme Amidala, Anakin Skywalker, Captain Raymus Antilles, Princess Leia Organa, Luke Skywalker