69% Of Last Week's Stolen Vehicles In Nashville Were Taken With Keys

Press release from the City of Nashville:

May 7, 2020

Persons leaving keys, unsecured guns, and other valuables inside unlocked vehicles remain persistent issues for Nashvillians.

A review of stolen vehicle reports in Nashville from Sunday, April 26 through Saturday, May 2, shows that 69% of the automobiles taken (25 of 36) were easy targets because the keys were left inside or made available to thieves. Three of the 36 vehicles stolen were left running without the driver present.

During this reporting time period, a total of 13 guns were stolen from vehicles; 10 of those vehicles were left unlocked. So far this year, 244 guns have been stolen from vehicles.

The police department’s continuing PARK SMART campaign strongly urges citizens to lock their automobile doors, secure any valuables---including guns, and REMOVE THE KEYS.

This press release was produced by the City of Nashville. The views expressed here are the author’s own.