Raymond Terrick pleaded guilty to a raft of charges, including arson, theft, and assault, after going on a crime spree in Robinvale.

A Robinvale man who went on a crime rampage that saw him steal a fancy bottle of scotch before challenging police to a fight begged a magistrate to free him because it was his birthday.

Raymond Terrick began his crime spree at the Robinvale IGA. Photo: Google Maps

A Robinvale man’s wild crime spree, which included setting a fire near a country pub, stealing a bottle of scotch worth $200 and stealing a CFA radio, ended with him challenging police to a fight.

Raymond Terrick, 51, ignited a large pile of leaves and tree branches near the Robinvale Pub on the morning of April 21, Mildura Magistrates’ Court heard on Wednesday.

When a passer-by came over to extinguish the fire, Mr Terrick told them, “let it burn”.

When firefighters arrived, he stole a fire services radio valued at more than $1000.

Earlier that morning, Terrick was captured on CCTV stealing a 700ml bottle of Johnny Walker ‘Blue Tiffany’ branded scotch valued at $215 from the Robinvale IGA.

When police tried to apprehend Terrick after his rampage, he challenged police officers to a fight.

“I’ll kill you if you spray me,” Terrick told police.

Terrick stole a bottle of Johnny Walker Blue from the Robinvale IGA to kick off his crime spree

Police used pepper spray to try to subdue Terrick, who kicked and spat at officers.

Police determined Terrick was having a mental health episode, and he was sedated and then sectioned.

While awaiting his appearance in court, Terrick ripped an electronic swipe card machine from a wall at the facility he was in.

He was charged with several offences including arson, making threats to kill, assaulting a police officer and theft.

Terrick was desperate to get out of jail on Wednesday telling Magistrate Michael Coghlan, “I’d like to get out today — it’s me birthday.”

Terrick was put on a 12 month CCO after his crime spree in Robinvale

After having Terrick assessed, Mr Coghlan convicted and released him on a community corrections order (CCO), citing the fact he was clearly having a mental health episode as a determining factor.

“It doesn’t end today,” Mr Coghlan told Terrick. “You’re going to be subject to a CCO for a period of twelve months.”

Through the order, Terrick will be assessed for alcohol, drug and mental health problems and required to participate in programs that reduce his risk of reoffending.