A peculiar incident occurred in Mafra, Santa Catarina, where a 39-year-old man reported his car stolen after witnessing a 65-year-old woman enter his Jeep Compass Sport and drive away. The police were called to the scene after the owner had left the key inside the vehicle, prompting a swift response from local authorities. Upon their arrival, officers discovered another car of the same make and color parked nearby, which alleviated suspicions of theft.

Realizing the mix-up, the police began treating the situation as a case of mistaken identity rather than a crime. They were able to locate the elderly woman through the vehicle's license plate, and she revealed that she had confused the two identical cars. Having already returned home with the mistaken vehicle, she assured the police that she would return to the site to rectify the misunderstanding and return the vehicle.

This incident highlights the potential for confusion in situations regarding similar vehicles, and although it led to police involvement, it ultimately resolved without any criminal activity. It serves as a reminder for car owners to take precautions, such as not leaving keys inside their vehicles and being mindful of their surroundings, especially in areas where multiple cars of the same model and color might be parked close together.