She was asking for help refueling her car at the self-service gas station in Nuoro, using her credit card, when a man who was also waiting to refuel at the service station offered to help.

Taking advantage of the situation, however, the man used the woman's card to fill up his car, then quickly drove away. Realizing the deception, the victim immediately contacted the State Police for help. Officers from the Flying Squad responded quickly to the scene and, after gathering initial information, quickly located the perpetrator.

Contacted by telephone by operators, the man returned to the gas station, where he was identified and returned the money he had stolen from the woman. The woman was informed that she could file a complaint against the man.