Would-be bank robber to face NSW court A MAN has been charged with an attempted bank robbery on the NSW mid north coast after allegedly storming the premises with a syringe. Police allege the man, 55, entered the Bold Street premises at Laurieton, near Port Macquarie, about 12.20pm (AEDT) on Thursday and demanded cash from a teller. The woman walked away from the counter and the would-be thief left empty handed, police said. A man was found nearby and charged with attempted robbery and demanding money with menace. He was refused bail and will face Port Macquarie Local Court on Friday.