Bank damaged by heavy equipment in Mt. Pearl

A bank in Mount Pearl was extensively damaged by a piece of heavy equipment Sunday.

The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary says the Newfoundland and Labrador Credit Union on Commonwealth Avenue was damaged in the early morning hours, likely between 4 and 6 a.m.

Police could not confirm if anything was taken from the bank.

Janelle Kelly/CBC
Janelle Kelly/CBC

On Sunday afternoon, the drive-thru ATM was covered with plywood and part of the roof was damaged.

The incident remains under investigation by the RNC's Criminal Investigation Division.

Janelle Kelly/CBC
Janelle Kelly/CBC

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