A bench warrant has been issued for a woman who is accused of stealing more than $1,000 by the Suva Magistrates Court.

Sheenal Prasad who is alleged to have stolen $1,519.95 from Fastkil Pest Control Services was not present in court today.

The alleged incident occurred on the 15th of June this year in Nabua while Prasad was employed at the company.

Magistrate Jioji Boseiwaqa has issued the bench warrant and ordered that Prasad be presented in court on the 12th of February next year for sentencing.