The MNPD strongly encourages Nashvillians to lock their automobile doors, secure any valuables—especially guns, and remove the keys.
So far this year, 245 guns have been stolen from vehicles in Nashville, nine were taken from autos just last week. The total number of guns stolen this year in Davidson County is 320 which means that 76% of guns stolen so far in 2025 have been taken from automobiles.
MNPD's special initiative to combat vehicle theft and related crimes begun in February 2024, has resulted in 1,191 arrests and the recoveries of 644 stolen vehicles and 276 guns.
Just like guns taken from vehicles, stolen autos are routinely involved in criminal activities, including carjackings and robberies.