The Nashville Police Department strongly encourages Nashvillians to lock their automobile doors, secure any valuables---especially guns, and remove the keys.
So far this year, 723 guns have been stolen from vehicles in Nashville, 19 were taken from autos just last week. The total number of guns stolen this year in Davidson County is 987, which means that 73% of guns stolen so far in 2024 have been taken from automobiles.
Last year at this same time, 986 guns had been stolen from vehicles, a 26% decrease so far this year (263 fewer guns).
MNPD’s special initiative to combat vehicle theft and related crimes, begun on February 1, has resulted in 866 arrests and the recoveries of 454 stolen vehicles and 165 guns.
Just like guns taken from vehicles, stolen autos are routinely involved in criminal activities, including carjackings and robberies.