The accused pleaded guilty to four counts of bank robbery and one global count of wearing a disguise with intent to commit an indictable offence.
He was sentenced for robbing six different banks and one attempted robbery over a period of approximately one month.
The offences were sophisticated, pre-planned, and involved the use of stolen vehicles and disguises.
The total amount stolen was $104,800.36, with net losses to the banks of $93,190.36.
The accused was a 20-year-old first offender with no prior record, from a supportive family background, and demonstrated significant potential for rehabilitation.
The court balanced the extremely serious nature of the offences and substantial victim impact against the accused's youth, lack of record, and mitigating circumstances.
The court imposed a sentence of four years and two months incarceration, with a restitution order and ancillary orders including a lifetime weapons prohibition and DNA order.
