The Metro Nashville Police Department is urging residents in the area to ensure their vehicles are secure, advising them to lock their car doors, secure valuable items—particularly firearms—and remove the keys from their cars. This comes in light of recent statistics revealing that, so far this year, 173 guns have been stolen from vehicles in Nashville. Alarmingly, 24 of these were taken just in the past week. In the broader Davidson County area, a total of 223 guns have been reported stolen this year, with 77% of these thefts occurring from automobiles.
In response to rising vehicle-related crimes, the MNPD launched a special initiative one year ago aimed at combating vehicle theft and related criminal activities. This initiative has led to 1,123 arrests and the recovery of 609 stolen vehicles and 264 firearms. The department highlights that stolen vehicles are often used in further criminal acts, including carjackings and robberies.
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Residents are encouraged to remain vigilant and practice these preventive measures to help reduce the risk of theft and enhance community safety. For more information, the MNPD offers resources and updates on their website, which can be accessed via the following links: [Interactive Crime Maps](http://www.crimemapping.com/map/tn/nashville), [Online Property Auctions](http://ebid.nashville.gov/), and the [TBI Sex Offender Registry](https://tnmap.tn.gov/sor/).
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