12 June 2026

Man accused of $400 ATM robbery in Banna Avenue incident

| By Oliver Jacques
Banna Avenue shot

The alleged theft occurred on Griffith’s main street, Banna Avenue. Photo: Chris Olszewski/Wikimedia Commons.

A 37-year-old Griffith man has been arrested and charged over an alleged robbery at a Banna Avenue ATM.

Police allege that at about 12:45 am on Wednesday (3 June), a couple were at the ATM when they were approached by a man known to them.

It is alleged the man threatened the pair and demanded they hand over $400 in cash before leaving the scene.

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Following inquiries, detectives from Murrumbidgee Police District located the man on Wakaden Street, Griffith, about 10:30 am on Monday (8 June).

He was arrested and taken to Griffith Police Station, where he was charged with robbery, steal from person, and intimidation.

Police granted him strict conditional bail.

He reappeared in Griffith Local Court yesterday (11 June).

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