Newbould admitted in court that stealing the beloved gorilla statue Garry was a "very silly" mistake, describing it as a "stupid and opportunistic decision".
Police discovered the stolen gorilla statue after a witness reported seeing it in the back of Newbould's hired ute, demonstrating the public's vigilance in stopping petty crime.
Despite the light-hearted nature of the theft, the magistrate noted that the combination of unlicensed driving and theft made Newbould's actions more serious, resulting in a community corrections order.
Newbould's text message revealed his nonchalant attitude towards the crime: "LOL I stole a gorilla, so what?" highlighting the absurdity of the situation.
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