Madison Martin, 18, first appeared before the court on Monday on charges of aggravated burglary, criminal damage and theft.

Martin decided to represent himself after a duty solicitor had advised him against applying for bail.

The court was told Martin had been on bail for similar offences when he was arrested on the current charges.

Police allege Martin and his friends approached a milk bar on Bayne Street, Bendigo, early Saturday morning.

Leading Senior Constable Mark Snell said Martin kicked in the door of the milk bar.

“A laptop computer, several packets of cigarettes and cash from a cash tin were stolen,” he said.

Leading Senior Constable Snell said Martin and his friends then fled the scene and were found sometime later wandering the streets near the milk bar.

He said Martin gave a false name when questioned by police and, when searched, was found with an ID, unopened packets of cigarettes, and a large amount of silver coins.

“A laptop cord and computer were found hidden under some shrubs nearby,” he said.

Leading Senior Constable Snell alleged Martin had aggressively resisted arrest.

“Since this incident police have discovered the accused is a suspect in an armed robbery of the same victim on January 29,” he said. “No charges have been laid.”

Leading Senior Constable Snell said Martin was also on bail for several other similar charges including three counts of burglary, three counts of theft and theft of a motor vehicle.

Martin was given another opportunity to apply for bail yesterday, but withdrew his application. Instead an adjournment was granted to March 22.