A WOMAN with links to Bolton is wanted for failing to answer shoplifting charges at court.

Mihai Nita, aged 29, did not show at Manchester and Salford Magistrates' Court to face three separate counts of theft and a warrant for her arrest was issued by the bench.

She has links to Salford as well.

Anyone with information about her whereabouts should call police on 101 or independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.