The credentials of controversial Canning candidate Teresa van Lieshout have been called into question with the Mundijong local failing to appear before the Fremantle Magistrates Court.

Ms van Lieshout is facing four charges, including two counts of breaching bail, one count of stealing and one count of wilful and unlawful damage.

Canning byelection candidate Teresa van Lieshout.

Due to face trial on Thursday, Ms van Lieshout said she attended court in the morning, but walked out on her trial in disgust at 1pm.