Prosecutors are trying to convince a Los Angeles court that Lindsay Lohan should face trial on charges that she stole a necklace from an upmarket jewellery store, laying out evidence in a hearing which is expected to last all day.

Lindsay Lohan is shown in surveillance video texting and trying on multiple pieces of jewellery in front of a clerk in a Southern California store that has accused her of stealing a $2,500 necklace.

Troubled actress Lindsay Lohan was facing possible theft charges today after police obtained a search warrant to look for a $2,500 (€1,810) stolen necklace at her California home.