A man described by police as a “prolific offender” who was charged with carjacking is wanted after failing to appear in court.

Shane Wright, 27, of no fixed address, was arrested in Chingford on December 3 after police put out appeals on social media.

Wright appeared at Thames Magistrate Court on December 5 charged with nine thefts, including the theft of a motor vehicle.

The string of burglaries were committed in Waltham Forest.

Anyone with information should contact police on 101.