Update: Alleged Christmas Bandit a No-Show

Updated Friday, Jan. 13: The Lexington Police Department on Friday rescinded its earlier announcement seeking the public's help in finding Amber Desiree' Harmon, accused along with an accomplice of allegedly stealing children's Christmas gifts last month from a local hotel.

"Please disregard the previous release regarding Amber D. Harmon," LPD Lt. Wally Bledsoe said in an email to local media Friday. "She has been located and another court date was set due to extenuating circumstances."

Original post: The Lexington Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Amber Desiree' Harmon of Leesville, who is wanted on charges stemming from .

On Dec. 13, 2011, Harmon, along with Tonya D. Smith, was arrested in connection with the theft of Christmas gifts intended for needy children. Smith and Harmon allegedly stole wrapped gifts from donation box at in Lexington on Dec. 11. 

Harmon failed to show up in court and was tried in her absence. A bench warrant has been issued for her arrest.

If anyone has any information on Harmon's whereabouts, call Lexington Police Department at 803-359-6260 or Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC (1-888-274-6372).