Brenden Abbott
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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]
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Born | Brenden James Abbott (1962-05-08) 8 May 1962 (age 61) |
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) |
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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]