The province of Modena is a province in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy. Its capital is the city of Modena. It has an area of 2,689 square kilometres and a total population of about 701,000. There are 48 comuni in the province. From Wikipedia
Authorities confirm the vehicle was never stolen, instead found parked where Giovanardi had left it, prompting his admission of a memory lapse.