Smashing spree at Vancouver bank totals $70K of damages
A man caused tens of thousands of dollars worth of damages after smashing bank windows and an ATM with a large cement block, Vancouver police say.
The force confirmed the incident took place near Abbott and W Hastings streets around 7 am Monday. The damages totalled approximately $70,000.
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A large brick and yellow tape surrounding the TD bank near Chinatown can be seen in a photo shared online of the scene.
someone is very upset with TD bank yikes – all windows smashed, ALL pic.twitter.com/uE4flKFu9N
— The Network Hub (@thenetworkhub) September 12, 2022
The Vancouver Police Department says a man was arrested nearby for mischief and is currently in custody.
Police say there is no apparent motive “other than to cause destruction and property damage.”