Nashville police are sounding the alarm as new data reveals a staggering 74% of firearms thefts this year have occurred from vehicles, with 466 out of 628 stolen guns taken from cars. This marks a troubling increase from last year, when similar thefts accounted for 385 firearms by June, underscoring a pressing public safety concern in Davidson County.
Authorities emphasize the importance of securing vehicles and properly storing firearms to combat this trend, as the Metro Nashville Police Department links the rise in auto-related thefts to an uptick in violent crimes. With ongoing initiatives yielding 1,310 arrests and the recovery of over 328 weapons, residents are encouraged to review detailed statistics and safety recommendations from MNPD’s report available online.
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