Nashville police seek third suspect as burglary investigation expands across multiple Middle Tennessee jurisdictions

What police say happened

Metro Nashville Police are searching for a third suspect in a burglary case after two arrests tied to a series of break-ins and thefts, according to information released by law enforcement in recent case updates. Investigators have described the incidents as part of an alleged trio’s activity, with the remaining suspect still unaccounted for as the investigation continues.

The latest developments come as police across Middle Tennessee have reported a mix of vehicle burglaries and business break-ins involving coordinated tactics, including the use of stolen vehicles, tools used to force entry and efforts to conceal identities.

Arrests and evidence described by investigators

In a separate Nashville business-burglary investigation that illustrates the methods police say are being used, two men were arrested following a pursuit connected to a West Nashville restaurant burglary in which a safe was taken. Police reported recovering items they said were used in the crime, including masks and tools such as a sledgehammer and pry bars, along with the safe. A third man was later arrested and described by police as an organizer in a broader set of burglaries spanning several months; investigators said the inquiry was continuing into possible connections in other Middle Tennessee counties.

Outside Davidson County, investigators in Putnam County announced arrests of three Nashville residents in connection with a string of vehicle burglaries reported in late February 2025. Authorities said a stolen vehicle tied to that investigation was later located in Nashville, and additional vehicles believed connected to the alleged group were recovered. The suspects faced burglary and theft-related charges.

• Police have reported the use of stolen vehicles to travel to and from burglary locations.
• Recovered items described in burglary investigations have included prybars, sledgehammers, masks and other equipment associated with forced entry.
• Some investigations have expanded beyond a single incident, with detectives tracking patterns over weeks or months.

How police are asking the public to help

In ongoing burglary investigations, police have repeatedly urged residents and businesses to report suspicious activity quickly and to preserve surveillance video where available. In at least one Nashville burglary investigation publicized by the department, detectives asked for help identifying a suspect captured on surveillance imagery and directed tipsters to Crime Stoppers, noting that anonymous tips may qualify for a cash reward.

Investigators have emphasized that timely tips and clear suspect or vehicle descriptions can accelerate identification efforts, especially when suspects move across jurisdictions.

What remains unknown

Police have not publicly detailed the identity or specific role of the still-unlocated third suspect referenced in the latest “burglary trio” search, nor have they released a complete timeline that connects all cases under review. The investigation remains active, and officials have indicated that additional charges or suspects are possible as detectives compare evidence and follow leads across multiple agencies.