The MNPD strongly encourages Nashvillians to lock their automobile doors, secure any valuables---especially guns, and REMOVE THE KEYS.
So far this year, 63 guns have been stolen from vehicles in Nashville. More than 80% of ALL guns reported stolen in 2022 (76) were taken from vehicles. Last week, 41 guns were stolen from cars and trucks. Several of last week’s stolen guns were taken from vehicles parked outside hotels.
Going hand in hand with vehicle burglaries is vehicle theft. A review of last week’s stolen vehicle reports in Nashville shows that 83% of the automobiles taken (52 of 63) were easy targets because the keys were left inside or made available to thieves. Two of the 63 vehicles stolen were left running without the driver present.
Just like guns taken from vehicles, these stolen autos are also routinely involved in criminal activities, including carjackings and robberies.
