More than 250 arrested in Nashville on shoplifting charges so far in 2025
NASHVILLE, Tenn. March 13, 2025 The Metro Nashville Police Department has released some of its 2025 statistics in its fight against shoplifting throughout the city.
MNPD reports that its Organized Retail Crime Unit has made 265 arrests so far in 2025.
Of those arrests, 64 felonies and 142 misdemeanor charges have been obtained.
“We take serial shoplifting very seriously & will prosecute those offenders,” MNPD said.
MNPD’s Organized Retail Crime Unit’s mission is to proactively reduce shoplifting, organized retail crime, and other retail-related store crimes and scams.
“Our team of detectives collaborates with local law enforcement and asset protection personnel to share information and dismantle criminal operations targeting retail businesses,” MNPD said.
“A key factor contributing to the success of the unit’s has been their collaboration with local business owners, managers, and employees. Detectives in the unit have supported employees and business owners in preventing theft by identifying, analyzing, and keeping informed about the latest trends and tactics employed by shoplifters.”
