A hunt is underway for a man who failed to attend court.

Police want to trace 25-year-old Gintaras Vitkauskas from Nelson after he failed to turn up to court earlier this year.

Vitkauskas was due to appear at Preston Crown Court on March 19 accused of theft from a motor vehicle and possession of an offensive weapon.

He is also wanted after he failed to attend Burnley Magistrates court on April 4 in relation to an allegation of driving whilst disqualified.

Police have been making a number of enquiries to trace him but are now seeking help from the public.

Vitkauskas is described as being 5ft 10in tall of average build.

He has dark hair, blue eyes and wears glasses and has a tattoo of a lightning bolt on his left arm.

PS Duncan Hall said: “Vitkauskas is wanted after failing to attend court on two occasions. If you have seen him, or have any information about where he could be, please get in touch with us.”

Anyone with information should email 153@lancashire.pnn.police.uk or call 101 quoting log number 91 of February 13.