A 41-YEAR-old man accused of stealing £600 worth of garden items failed to turn up for his court hearing. 

Mark Spragg, of no fixed abode but previously of Mayfield Road, Worcester, is accused of theft including theft by finding. 

The charge Spragg faces reads: "On July 10, 2022 in Malvern (Spragg) stole an apollo mountain bike, two large wicker garden candle holders, laser levelling tool in yellow carry case, two solar powered candles, a stone fairy ornament and three-part dragon ornament body and tail to the value of £680 belonging to Vicky Grantham."

Worcester News: COURT: Mark Spragg did not show up for his court hearing at Worcester Magistrates CourtCOURT: Mark Spragg did not show up for his court hearing at Worcester Magistrates Court

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He was due to appear for a morning hearing at Worcester Magistrates Court on Thursday, (January 12) but after no showing court his case was called on. 


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Judith Hulland, chairman of the magistrates bench, said the bench had decided to issue a warrant without bail for Spragg following an application from prosecutor Owen Beale.