Devon and Cornwall Police have issued an appeal to help locate a local man.

The police are looking for a 31-year-old Exeter man who is wanted on a court warrant.

 James Carpenter failed to appear before Exeter Magistrates' Court in connection with theft, public order and possession of a bladed article.

 Police are asking the public for information on his whereabouts after extensive enquiries have failed to locate him.

The man has connections to Exeter, Dawlish, Torquay and Paignton. He is described as white, 6ft 4 inches tall, of slim build with light brown hair.

You can see an image of Mr Carpenter here.

Anyone who sees him or knows of his current whereabouts is asked not approach this male but to contact police by telephone on 999, quoting reference number 50230128261.

Information can also be passed to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or online.