In an unusual incident in Governador Valadares, Minas Gerais, a 22-year-old man stole a car that was parked in an auto shop for upholstering. The police reported that the vehicle belonged to a local resident who had left it at the shop, which was accessible to many people in the area. The thief claimed he intended to take a short drive and return the vehicle after enjoying his weekend.

However, the joyride did not go as planned when, while navigating a road towards the Pico da Ibituruna, he lost control of the vehicle on a curve, crashed into a tree, and rolled the car over. Witnesses indicated that he fled the scene prior to the police's arrival. Authorities later found the abandoned, flipped car, which led them to track down the rightful owner via its license plate.

This incident raises serious concerns about vehicle security in places like auto shops where multiple individuals have access. Additionally, it highlights the recklessness of such actions undertaken by individuals seeking temporary thrill at the expense of their safety and that of others on the road.