The Nashville Police Department is urging residents to secure their vehicles and valuables, especially firearms, due to an increase in gun thefts from cars. In 2024, a total of 750 guns have been stolen from vehicles in Nashville, with eight incidents occurring just last week. This accounts for 73% of the 1,024 guns stolen in Davidson County this year.
In response to the rise in vehicle-related crimes, the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (MNPD) launched a special initiative on February 1, which has led to 905 arrests and the recovery of 478 stolen vehicles and 187 firearms. Stolen vehicles and guns are often used in further criminal activities, including carjackings and robberies.
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For more information on the MNPD and their initiatives, visit the Interactive Crime Maps or the Online Property Auctions.
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Miami Couple Arrested for Nashville Jewelry Heist
Orlando Valdes-Hernandez and Milleni Garcia were arrested in Miami for their alleged involvement in a million-dollar robbery at Dubai Jewelers in Nashville. Identified through social media research, they were apprehended in a Florida hotel. Valdes-Hernandez is facing multiple charges, including aggravated robbery and kidnapping, while Garcia is charged with facilitating these crimes. Miami Beach Police have recovered some of the stolen items and continue to search for a third suspect. The MNPD has acknowledged the cooperation of various law enforcement agencies in their investigation.