A man involved in a ram raid at Wodonga TAFE nearly two years ago says he just wants to get on with his life.
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Ayden Patrick Walsh on Thursday admitted to his role in the incident in the early hours of May 11, 2019.
He stole a Kia light truck belonging to JC Butko Engineering that morning.
The vehicle was seen on security cameras reversing into the TAFE multiple times, smashing glass and an ATM machine.
A second person was involved in the incident, which involved the pair attempting to pull out the cash machine using straps tied to the truck.
Jack McLean was charged but the matter was dropped at committal, allowing him to be released.
The crime caused about $120,000 in damage to the McKoy Street building.
Walsh, now 24, on Thursday told the court through his lawyer he was keen for the matter to be dealt with.
He has been on bail since the offending.
"Mr Walsh is keen to resolve all outstanding matters and get on with his life," Oliver Cain said.
Walsh formally pleaded guilty to truck theft, trespassing with intent to steal, damaging the building and ATM, and stealing cash.
He also admitted to committing an indictable offence on bail.
The apprentice butcher had engaged a lawyer only the night before he faced court.
Mr Cain said he had been reviewing the brief of evidence and said there were some gaps in the case.
That meant his client wasn't in a position to fully proceed with the matter, with an adjournment required.
The lawyer said his client needed to visit a psychologist before the matter returns to court.
"There is progress being made," he said.
Walsh, who appeared in court in a blue suit, has a young child and will likely need several weeks between each meeting with a psychologist in Melbourne.
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He was in Wodonga court to enter guilty pleas on a video link to Melbourne.
The 24-year-old didn't have a criminal record at the time of the offence.
Police photographs of the damage will be tendered to the court.
A summary of what occurred hasn't been agreed upon between the prosecution and defence, with the case to return on June 3.
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