Point Frederick man charged with bank robbery attempt

A man was charged with multiple offences following an incident in a bank on Mann St Gosford.

About 11:00am on Friday, June 5, a man entered the bank on Mann St and confronted the manager. It’s alleged the man threatened the 35-yearold male manager before demanding money.

The manager and other staff members pressed the duress alarm and the man fled empty-handed. Security guards were alerted and stopped the man as he was leaving the bank.

Police from Brisbane Water Local Area Command attended a short time later and arrested the 23-year old. It’s alleged he resisted the arrest.

The Point Frederick man was taken to Gosford Police Station where he was charged with demand money with menace; intimidation; and resist arrest. He was refused bail to appear at Gosford Local Court on Saturday, June 6.

Media release,
5 June 2015
NSW Police media