Majority of Guns Reported Stolen in Nashville Taken from Vehicles

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, 765 guns have been stolen from vehicles in Nashville, 14 were taken from autos just last week. The total number of guns stolen this year in Davidson County is 1,047, which means that 73% of guns stolen so far in 2024 have been taken from automobiles.

MNPD's special initiative to combat vehicle theft and related crimes, begun on February 1, has resulted in 918 arrests and the recoveries of 480 stolen vehicles and 188 guns.

Just like guns taken from vehicles, stolen autos are routinely involved in criminal activities, including carjackings and robberies.