RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying suspects linked to a series of vehicle break-ins and thefts in residential neighborhoods. The incidents occurred around 3 a.m. Wednesday in areas off Manchester Pike, between Joe B. Jackson Parkway and Cedar Grove Road, according to Detective Jesse Gammel.
Surveillance footage from Stratus Drive recorded at 3:02 a.m. captured two suspects—both described as Black men driving a silver or light-colored car. Authorities believe they are also responsible for several other burglaries reported last week near Bradyville Pike and Manchester Highway.
Investigators say the suspects appear to be targeting firearms left inside vehicles. Several weapons have been reported stolen during the break-ins, raising concerns that they could be used in future crimes.
“The Sheriff’s Office reminds gun owners to store their firearms inside a secure, preferably locked area of your home,” Gammel said. “Vehicles are not considered a safe place to store weapons.”
Authorities warn that criminals are aware that some gun owners leave firearms in their vehicles overnight, making them easy targets. Stolen weapons are often used in violent crimes, including homicides and aggravated assaults across Middle Tennessee.
CAN YOU HELP RCSO? If you have any information or videos pertaining to these incidents, please contact Gammel at 615-904-3051 or jgammel@rcsotn.org. Anonymous tips can be received at: 615-893-STOP (7867) or https://www.rcsotn.com.
Original News Story: Buchannan Community, TN - Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office is asking for assistance regarding several recent vehicle break-ins and thefts of property. These incidents took place around 3:00AM early Wednesday morning in several residential neighborhoods off of Manchester Pike between Joe B. Jackson Parkway and Cedar Grove Road. Detective Jesse Gammel. The video provided was recorded off of Stratus Drive at 3:02a.m.
Detective Jesse Gammel. said, "The suspects are two black men driving a silver or light-colored car. They are also suspected in several other car burglaries that occurred last week near Bradyville Pike and Manchester Highway."
Several weapons have been stolen out of these vehicles and appear to be what the two suspects are targeting.
The Sheriff’s Office reminds gun owners to store their firearms inside a secure, preferably locked area of your homes.
Vehicles are not considered a safe area to store your weapons, Gammel said.
Criminals are aware that gun owners leave their weapons overnight in personal vehicles and target those vehicle for the weapons to be used in other criminal activity throughout the Middle Tennessee area to include violent crimes such as homicides and aggravated assaults.
If you have any information or videos pertaining to these incidents, please contact Gammel at 615-904-3051 or jgammel@rcsotn.org.
Anonymous tips can be received at: 615-893-STOP (7867) or https://www.rcsotn.com.
