The Akron Police Department is urging the public “to please secure your firearms safely” while announcing the city has already experienced 7 firearm thefts from cars this year, six of those thefts happened in 1 week alone. Lt. Michael Murphy says in most cases, the guns are being stolen from cars that were left unlocked. Lt. murphy advises, if you have a firearm in your car, it should be locked in a glove compartment or another area that is not easily accessible. If you would like a gun lock, call 33-375-2390.
Firearms stolen
Feb 5, 2026 | 7:38 AM