We are appealing for help in finding a woman who has been wanted since 2017 after failing to appear in court for sentencing after being found guilty of fraud.

Maureen Magnus-Lechelt, 45, from Weybridge, was found guilty of fraud at Guildford Crown Court on 26 April 2017. She was sentenced to two years’ imprisonment in her absence on 13 July 2017 and remains outstanding.

Magnus-Lechelt is described as black, with light brown hair and brown eyes. She also has restricted mobility.

She uses a number of aliases, including Reen Magnus, Maureen S Magnus Lechelt, Maureen S E Magnus Lechelt, Maureen Sarah Encore Magnus Lechelt, Maureen Sarah Magnus, Maureen S Magnus, Maureen S E Magnus, Maureen Sarah Encore Magnus and Maureen Magnus.

As well as links to the Weybridge and Walton-on-Thames areas, Magnus-Lechelt also has links to Essex (Basildon), East London (Barking) and Sussex.

If you have seen Magnus-Lechelt, or you have any information which could help us find her, please call us on 101, quoting crime reference number PR/45170056979. Alternatively, if you do not wish to leave your name, please call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.