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Brenden James Abbott | |
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 Brenden James Abbott | |
| Born | Brenden James Abbott 8 May 1962 |
| Other names | The Postcard Bandit |
| Occupation | Bank robber |
| Criminal status | Remanded in custody |
| Conviction(s) | Bank robbery, Prison escape |
| Criminal penalty | 25 years' imprisonment (13-year non-parole period) |
Brenden James Abbott (born 8 May 1962) is a convicted Australian bank robber. He is reported to have stolen and hidden millions of dollars, and was dubbed "the postcard bandit" by police seeking media coverage.[1]
Abbott was held in a maximum-security prison in Queensland until he was transferred in 2016 to Casuarina Prison in Western Australia. He will be eligible for parole in 2026.
A film about Abbott, The Postcard Bandit, was made in 2003.[2]
- ^ Nyst, Chris (defence lawyer)."The Usual Suspect" Archived 16 December 2013 at the Wayback Machine Australian Story (program transcript), 27 October 2003
- ^ Buchanan, Matt. (26 May 2003). Born To Run Archived 13 March 2007 at the Wayback Machine. Sydney Morning Herald.