Pam the Bird Vandal Faces Trial in $700K Cartoon Graffiti Case
Jack Gibson-Burrell, known as “Pam the Bird,” has pleaded not guilty in a trial concerning over $700,000 in damage attributed to his cartoon graffiti. His case has been fast-tracked to the County Court following a decision to forgo a preliminary hearing.
Details of the Allegations Against Gibson-Burrell
Gibson-Burrell, 22, appeared at the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court wearing suit pants and distinctive red Lightning McQueen crocs. He arrived with a ripstick waveboard and was accompanied by his lawyer, Micky Milardovic.
He faces a total of 209 charges that include:
- Reckless conduct endangering life
- Public nuisance
- Car theft
- Burglaries, including aggravated burglary
The police allege that he is the primary suspect in the “Pam the Bird” graffiti incidents spread across Melbourne and Geelong. His tags have reportedly appeared on multiple properties, including:
- Trams
- Novotel Melbourne South Wharf hotel
- Channel Nine building in Docklands
- Flinders Street Station
Additional Criminal Charges
Beyond the graffiti-related offenses, Gibson-Burrell is also charged with serious crimes, including:
- Stealing a car from Victoria’s Surf Coast in December 2024
- Using that vehicle to ram the front doors of a Nando’s outlet
- Intentionally causing injury by allegedly stabbing a man with a kitchen knife
- Involvement in an unprovoked attack on a store worker
Court Proceedings and Bail Conditions
During his court appearance, Magistrate Michelle Mykytowycz noted the extensive nature of the charges, confirming their sufficiency for a trial. She ordered that he stand trial in the County Court, emphasizing the serious weight of the evidence.
Gibson-Burrell’s bail conditions remain stringent. These include:
- Posting a surety of $30,000
- Reporting to police regularly
- A ban on leaving Victoria
- No contact with witnesses or co-accused individuals
- Compliance with a nightly curfew
- Restriction on possessing graffiti-related items
- Using only one mobile phone, subject to police checks
The trial’s developments will be closely monitored as Gibson-Burrell faces a significant array of charges that could have lasting implications for his future.
