Daniel Gary Artis granted bail, accused of being getaway driver in Marino robbery

A brave homeowner who was just robbed launched himself at the getaway car but the alleged driver said he only thought the group were scouting for drugs, a court heard.

The alleged getaway driver of a home invasion said he was none the wiser and thought the group were only scouting for drugs, a court has heard.

Daniel Gary Artis, 33, was granted bail last month after the brave homeowner launched himself at the car in an attempt to stop the car getting away.

The Adelaide Magistrates Court heard the alleged victim was at home in Marino on October 30 when he heard a noise at 4.30am.

“He looked up and saw a male … exiting the door and slamming it shut behind him,” the prosecutor said.

“The complainant chased him out of the house and through the backyard to the front yard.”

Daniel Artis was granted bail, accused of being the getaway driver in a Marino robbery. Photo: Facebook

The court heard the homeowner saw the youth get into a car and ran at it, attempting to get to the driver’s door.

“The complainant hit the right hand front of the vehicle, bounced onto the bonnet and up onto the windscreen,” the prosecutor said.

“He rolled off the side and landed on the ground and the vehicle drove away.”

Police followed the hatchback and located Mr Artis and five youths at O’Halloran Hill.

The court heard Mr Artis admitted he was the driver and knew he’d hit the homeowner.

A search of the car located the stolen property which was returned to the homeowner, who suffered a sore ankle as a result of the alleged incident.

Mr Artis, of Morphett Vale, is charged with endangering life, leaving accident scene after causing harm, serious criminal trespass and theft.

He is yet to enter any pleas.

The front passenger, a 17-year-old boy from Huntfield Heights, is charged with aggravated serious criminal trespass and breach of bail.

Counsel, for Mr Artis, told the court his client had been asked to drive the group of youths around for $100.

“There’s more to this story than meets the eye,” Mr Artis’ lawyer said.

“He believed they may have been going to buy drugs … he knew nothing that they were going into someone’s house,” he said.

Mr Artis’ lawyer said the homeowner “foolishly” chased the youth down the street before launching himself at the parked car and breaking the window.

Magistrate John Wells granted Mr Artis bail.

He also imposed a curfew and conditions Mr Artis not have contact with the alleged victim or co-accused.

Mr Wells reminded Mr Artis that if he disobeyed any of the conditions he would go straight back into custody.

“And your chances of getting out there after are zero, got it?” he said.

Mr Artis’ charges were adjourned until February.