The search is on to find a Smallford man who failed to appear in court.

Ibrar Ali, 44, failed to appear before St Albans Magistrates Court on August 4 on charges of theft and is yet to be tracked down by police following his no show.

His last known address was Sleapshyde Lane in Smallford and Herts Police urge anyone with information on his whereabouts to come forward.

Ali is charged with theft of perfume from a Debenhams store and theft of meat from a Co-op in May.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts can contact Herts Police on the non-emergency number 101 or anonymously on 0800 555 111.