A troubling trend has emerged in East Nashville, as car burglaries continue to rise, leaving the community frustrated and on edge. Metro Police is currently working to identify two suspects believed to be behind a string of vehicle break-ins in the area.
Tuesday afternoon, authorities confirmed that the two young men are connected to a burglary that took place on Slaydon Drive on December 28.
The suspects reportedly stole keys to a white Ford F-150 and drove off with the vehicle. Police believe this same truck has been used in several other break-ins across East Nashville, adding to the growing list of reported incidents.
These crimes have become an ongoing problem, and Metro Police are actively investigating a series of similar break-ins.
On Tuesday evening, officers addressed the issue during an East Nashville Police Precinct community meeting. Residents gathered in the precinct to voice their concerns about the alarming uptick in vehicle break-ins.
David Carr, a local resident, shared his frustration, stating, “We’ve been in the neighborhood for about two years, and this is our first time to get broken into.”