Two Nashville teens were arrested on Sunday in connection with a series of car burglaries in the city. 18-year-olds Esean Harris and Dareon Henry, as reported by WSMV, were part of a group that was allegedly witnessed by Metro Police breaking into multiple cars on Church Street earlier that day.
When detectives approached them, the two, along with three others, fled in a Nissan Maxima that was later identified as stolen from Nolensville Pike on Friday. Running from the authorities, the car the group was fleeing in was known for having been linked to recent car burglaries, as per WKRN. The MNPD aviation unit eventually tracked the vehicle to Nolensville Pike, leading to the apprehension of Harris and Henry.
Officers at the scene discovered a variety of burglary tools, including a window punch and an Autel key fob, widely used for reprogramming vehicles. They also found a stolen backpack, taken from a Range Rover on Church Street, and a loaded handgun, according to details released by NewsChannel 5. Meanwhile, the stolen Maxima was found to have its window smashed and was reprogrammed, combining a tale of theft and technical savvy that seems to be a hallmark of the modern car burglar.
Both Harris and Henry are facing multiple charges in relation to the burglaries. "Harris is charged with three counts of motor vehicle burglary as well as vandalism and evading arrest," as the Nashville Police stated, with his bond set at $42,000. Henry, whose bond totals $62,000, is up against three counts of motor vehicle burglary, two counts of theft, and one count of evading arrest. Following their initial arrest, officials expect that further charges may be brought against them as the investigation progresses.
As this case moves towards its court date, set for the coming Wednesday, Nashville residents are again confronted with the reality of property crimes in their city. This latest development underscores the resolve of law enforcement to pursue and apprehend those responsible for such acts, aiming to maintain the safety and security of personal property for all citizens. The ongoing investigation may yet reveal additional aspects of the case, as hinted by police statements regarding the anticipation of more charges.
