(St. John’s, NL) January 13, 2025 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) is investigating a break-in at a bank in Mount Pearl that involved the use of heavy equipment.

The RNC responded to the bank on Commonwealth Avenue just after 4 a.m. today following a report that an ATM had been taken from the site. Responding officers observed significant damage to the building and heavy equipment believed to be used in the event was at the scene. The RNC Criminal Investigation Division has been engaged to investigate. This is the second reported bank break-in in this neighbourhood alone since September 2024 involving the use of heavy machinery.

The RNC is asking contractors to take steps to better secure their property and construction sites. Consideration should be given to installing locks on cabs, doors and control panels. Immobilizers could be used to prevent unauthorized use and alarms could be used to trigger when equipment is tampered with. Keys should never be left onsite and a key management system would help prevent resale or key cutting.

Residents are reminded to report any suspicious activity such as the use of heavy equipment after-hours, to police.

This investigation is active. Anyone with information is asked to contact the RNC at 709-729-8000. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit www.nlcrimestoppers.com.

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File # 2025-2870

 

Cst. James Cadigan, #775
Public Communications Officer
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
media@rnc.gov.nl.ca
709-729-8658