Hopes for missing NSW man fade at Mullaloo The search for a missing NSW man continues along Perth's northern beaches. POLICE are scaling back the sea and land search for missing NSW man Martin Tann, who hasn't been seen since a swim off Mullaloo Beach. The search for Tann, whose clothes and belongings were found abandoned on Mullaloo beach on Tuesday, has been continuing for two days. A witness came forward late yesterday to confirm Mr Tann was swimming in waist-deep water shortly before he was reported missing. Water Police, local police, SES volunteers and surf lifesavers all resumed their hunt for Mr Tann this morning. Man charged over pointing laser Meanwhile, a 34-year-old man will be charged by summons for allegedly pointing a laser at the police helicopter while it was doing its search of Mullaloo for Mr Tann. Police will allege about 6.30pm last night, the police helicopter was searching the Mullaloo area, operating about 460m in the air, when suddenly a bright green laser struck directly into the cabin of the police helicopter. The shining of the laser light caused immediate distress to the pilot, who had to take evasive action by moving the helicopter into a position to reduce direct eye contact. The helicopter crew searched the area for the laser, utilising infrared technology and the green laser hit the helicopter several more times, before the alleged offender was located in the driveway of a home in Seaside Gardens, Mullaloo. A 34-year-old man will be summonsed for the charge offence of cause fear with object or substance to people in conveyances or others.