There were 1,203 guns reported stolen from vehicles in 2023, a 13.5% decrease from 2022 when 1,392 firearms were taken from automobiles. Despite this decrease, 77% of guns reported stolen in Nashville in 2023 were taken from vehicles.
The MNPD strongly encourages Nashvillians to lock their automobile doors in the New Year, secure any valuables---especially guns, and remove the keys. Motorists are also strongly cautioned not to abandon vehicles as they warm up in driveways or parking lots, and to not leave running vehicles unattended outside convenience stores and other businesses. Doing so makes things very easy for auto thieves.