Man charged for bomb threat

A man faced court on August 9 charged with robbery and threatening with an alleged remote explosive device in Umina on Monday, August 8.

About 1.35pm, a 52-year old man entered a bowling club at Umina and approached staff members.

It was alleged the man was carrying a backpack and handed a note to staff demanding money.

Staff evacuated the building and contacted police while the man left the scene empty handed.

Officers arrived a short time later and arrested the man outside the bowling club.

The man was then taken to Gosford Police Station where he was questioned and later charged with robbery and demanding property with menaces with intent to steal.

He was refused bail and appeared in Gosford Local Court.

Press release, August 9 Police Media