Intoxicated Michigan man arrested for breaking into car, thinking it was his Uber

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A 55-year-old Troy, Michigan man was arrested after he was found intoxicated and sitting in the driver's seat of a car he thought was his Uber ride share. The vehicle's owner had returned to her car after dining at a nearby restaurant and asked the suspect to get out, but he refused, claiming it was his Uber. Police were called and were able to remove the heavily intoxicated man from the vehicle, at which point he began resisting arrest.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the dangers of drunk driving and the potential for intoxicated individuals to mistakenly enter the wrong vehicle, posing a risk to public safety. It also underscores the importance of responsible ridesharing practices to avoid such situations.

The details

According to police, the incident occurred around 7 p.m. on January 20 in the 100 block of West Maple Road in Birmingham, Michigan. The vehicle's owner called 911 after finding the suspect, a 55-year-old Troy man, sitting in the driver's seat of her car. The woman asked the suspect several times to get out of the vehicle, but he refused, claiming it was his Uber. Police were able to remove the heavily intoxicated man from the car, at which point he began resisting arrest. The suspect was charged with attempted auto theft, disorderly conduct, resisting an officer, and obstruction.

• The incident occurred around 7 p.m. on January 20, 2026.
• The vehicle's owner called 911 after finding the suspect in her car.

What they’re saying

What’s next

The suspect is scheduled to appear in court next week to face the charges.