POLICE are searching for Misty Gardner, from South Ockendon, who is wanted for failing to appear at court to face a charge of theft.

Gardner, 29, was arrested and charged following a theft from McDonald’s, Stanford Road, Orsett, on Monday, August 22, 2016.

She is known to frequent the South Ockendon area and is described as having a tattoo consisting of a flower on her right hand and a two inch scar on the top of her forehead.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Pc Rob Mackenzie at Grays police station on 101 and Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.