POLICE are trying to trace this man after he failed to answer bail.

Paul Roberts had been arrested in September on suspicion on attampted theft and vehicle interference.

He had been released on bail but failed to show up at Southend police station on the day.

The unemployed man is described as white, 6ft tall, slim, with short brown hair and brown eyes.

He has a four dot tattoo on his left knuckles and a scar on his left forearm. He has contacts in the Newington Avenue area of Southend.

Anyone with information in connection with his whereabouts is urged to contact Pc Luke Williams at Southend police station on 0300 333 4444 or contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.