MNPD reports recent neighborhood crimes

The Metro Nashville Police Department is reporting the following criminal incidents during the past 30 days:

• A street robbery on the 4900 block of Elkins Avenue on Feb. 25. The thief robbed the victim after stopping to ask directions.
• A theft from a motor vehicle on the 100 block of 39th Avenue on Feb. 20.
• A residential burglary on the 4000 block of Nevada Avenue on March 4. The thief entered the home through an unlocked back door and took jewelry and medications.
• A theft from a motor vehicle on the 5200 block of Dakota Avenue on March 1. A purse was stolen.
• A theft from a motor vehicle on the 4000 block of Utah Avenue on March 1. A GPS unit and cash were taken.
• A residential burglary on the 4500 block of Wyoming Avenue on March 8.
• Sylvan Park restaurant was robbed on March 11. A window was forced open, and money was taken. 
• A residential burglary on the 5000 block of Elkins Avenue on March 17. A door was forced open, and electronics were taken.
• Dose Coffee and Tea was robbed on March 15. The front door was forced open, and a safe, money and a computer chip were stolen.
• A theft from a motor vehicle on the 4400 block of Nevada on March 13. Change was taken.

Please report criminal or suspicious activity to the police at (615) 862-8600. Reporting this activity helps the police department determine appropriate staffing and assignments for our neighborhood.