Theft or use of the car to sleep? Last night in Sassari, patrol officers arrested a 36-year-old man from Sassari, caught on Via Sant'Apollinare in a car that wasn't his .

According to the State Police, the man was attempting to steal, while he stated, during the court hearing today, that he simply wanted to rest and had taken advantage of the vehicle, which he claimed was already unlocked . There were no signs of forced entry on the vehicle, nor any tools needed to break in.

According to the suspect, the Sassari native was also found reclining the car seats to better relax. Defense attorney Martina Pinna claimed there was no evidence to support the charge of attempted aggravated theft. At the end of the hearing, Judge Monia Adami confirmed the arrest, but released the 36-year-old . The prosecutor was Alessia Sanna.