The MNPD strongly encourages Nashvillians to lock their automobile doors, secure any valuables—especially guns, and remove the keys.
So far this year, 332 guns have been stolen from vehicles in Nashville, 16 were taken from autos just last week. The total number of guns stolen this year in Davidson County is 455 which means that 72% of guns stolen so far in 2025 have been taken from automobiles. Last year at this same time, 279 guns had been stolen from vehicles.
MNPD's special initiative to combat vehicle theft and related crimes begun in February 2024, has resulted in 1,241 arrests and the recoveries of 681 stolen vehicles and 288 guns.
Just like guns taken from vehicles, stolen autos are routinely involved in criminal activities, including carjackings and robberies.