OFFICERS have released a photograph of a man who failed to attend court to answer theft charges.

Francis Reily, of no fixed abode, is wanted following four burglaries and the obstruction of an officer in Church in July last year.

Reily, 20, is also being sought by police for the alleged theft of a van in the town in February 2015.

Police said he has links to Accrington.

PC Adam Weaver said: “We are keen to trace Reily and I am asking anyone who has seen him or knows of his whereabouts to get in touch with us.

“We are actively looking for him so it is only a matter of time before he’s found.

“If Reily himself sees this appeal I would urge him to hand himself in to the police.”

Anyone with information can contact police on 101, quoting log reference 0692 of July 16.