18-Year-Old Arrested for Burglaries of Nashville Electric Service Vehicles, Suspected in Hotel Thefts

Police say the suspect stole firearms and tools used to break into and steal vehicles.

Jan. 30, 2026 at 9:15pm

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Metro Nashville Police have arrested an 18-year-old named Camron Franklin in connection with the break-ins of nearly a dozen Nashville Electric Service vehicles earlier on Friday. Franklin is also suspected of being involved in a series of auto thefts and vehicle burglaries at Nashville hotels, and police found stolen guns, window breaking tools, vehicle programmers, and key fobs in his possession.

Why it matters

The burglaries of the Nashville Electric Service vehicles and the suspected hotel thefts highlight the ongoing problem of property crime in Nashville, which has seen an increase in recent years. The recovery of stolen firearms is also concerning, as it raises public safety issues.

The details

According to police, the break-ins of the NES vehicles occurred around 6:20 a.m. on Friday at one of the utility's parking lots on 12th Avenue North. It's believed the break-ins happened about an hour-and-a-half earlier while the owners were working. Three pistols were stolen during the burglary. Police later executed a search warrant at Franklin's home and found at least three stolen guns, as well as window breaking tools, vehicle programmers, and key fobs.

  • The break-ins of the NES vehicles occurred around 6:20 a.m. on Friday, January 31, 2026.
  • Police arrested Franklin on Friday night, January 31, 2026.

The players

Camron Franklin

An 18-year-old arrested by Metro Nashville Police in connection with the break-ins of nearly a dozen Nashville Electric Service vehicles and suspected of being involved in a series of auto thefts and vehicle burglaries at Nashville hotels.

Nashville Electric Service (NES)

The utility company whose vehicles were targeted in the break-ins.

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What they’re saying

“Franklin is also suspected in a series of auto thefts and vehicle burglaries at Nashville hotels.”

— Metro Nashville Police

What’s next

The judge will decide on Tuesday whether to allow Franklin to be released on bail.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the ongoing problem of property crime in Nashville and the need for continued efforts to address vehicle break-ins, auto thefts, and the recovery of stolen firearms to ensure public safety.