A 65-year-old woman in Santa Catarina, Brazil, made headlines after mistakenly driving away in a nearly identical vehicle from a restaurant. Her journey spanned about 60 kilometers before police intervened and clarified the situation, which was initially reported as a possible theft. The owner of the Jeep Compass, which she took by mistake, reported seeing her enter his car without realizing she had the wrong one, as he had left the keys inside.

The incident unfolded when the real owner, Alessandro Lemos de Souza, noticed his vehicle was missing after dining out and contacted local authorities. The woman only became aware of the mix-up when the police reached out to her while she was driving in São Bento do Sul. Video footage captured the moment the car was returned to its rightful owner, shortly after authorities were contacted.

This unusual scenario sheds light on the importance of vehicle security, as it raises questions about the risks associated with leaving keys in cars, which can lead to misunderstandings like this one. Fortunately, no charges were filed against the woman, and the incident was handled peacefully, highlighting the role of community and police in resolving such mix-ups swiftly.