Overview

• Carlo Giovanardi filed a police report on April 30, believing his car had been stolen after failing to locate it in Castelvetro di Modena.
• Authorities conducted a search for over 24 hours, only to find the car parked near the carabinieri barracks and the town's main square.
• The mayor, Federico Poppi, clarified that no theft occurred and emphasized the need to protect the town’s reputation for safety.
• Giovanardi publicly acknowledged his error, attributing the incident to a personal oversight and offering a mea culpa.
• The incident drew significant attention due to Giovanardi’s prominence and the unusual nature of the misunderstanding in a quiet, low-crime town.