Metro police share tips for preventing vehicle thefts

Colleen Guerry
·1 min read

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Nashville authorities turned to social media Thursday to share some advice to help keep community members — and their cars — safe from criminals.

“Y’all…Criminals stay lurking…DON’T be the one to make their job easy!” the Metro Nashville Police Department’s Central Precinct wrote on Facebook, with a few emojis tossed in.

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The post included a picture of Officer Bingham demonstrating just how easy it is for someone to get a glimpse inside your vehicle:

(Source: MNPD)
(Source: MNPD)

Law enforcement provided the following tips about how to “#ParkSmart” in Nashville:

  • Don’t leave any valuables visible inside your vehicle, including purses, phones, luggage, or money.

  • Don’t leave firearms unattended in your car. Instead, lock them up at home or in your hotel safe.

  • Don’t have identifiers on your vehicle that scream “pick me,” such as firearm, military, police, or other related stickers or license plates.

  • Park in well-lit and populated areas so there are more witnesses to any potential crime.

  • Lock your car and take the keys with you.

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“Follow these basics and we know you’ll have an amazing time in #musiccity!” police said.

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