An arrest warrant has been issued for a woman from Yate after she failed to appear in court to answer charges in connection to a theft from a play area in Bristol.

Ruth Hasler, Station Road, Yate, was charged with stealing money to the value of £96.00 from Cheeky Monkey Soft Play, Bristol in February.

Hasler failed to attend Bristol Magistrates Court on Tuesday, October 16, and a warrant for her arrest without bail was issued.