Brenden Abbott

Brenden James Abbott
Brenden James Abbott
Born
Brenden James Abbott

(1962-05-08) 8 May 1962 (age 62)
Other namesThe Postcard Bandit
OccupationBank robber
Criminal statusRemanded in custody
Conviction(s)Bank robbery, Prison escape
Criminal penalty25 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]

  1. ^ Nyst, Chris (defence lawyer)."The Usual Suspect" Archived 16 December 2013 at the Wayback Machine Australian Story (program transcript), 27 October 2003
  2. ^ Buchanan, Matt. (26 May 2003). Born To Run Archived 13 March 2007 at the Wayback Machine. Sydney Morning Herald.