A LIVERPOOL shop owner who bought two stolen laptops was caught after computer experts tracked him down through remote technology and took a snap of him on a webcam.

Two Samsung computers were taken from the office of The International Coaching Company, in Maryland Street, in the city centre.

But Liverpool magistrates’ court heard that IT engineers, using a combination of software and remote technology, were able to pinpoint the exact location of Samir Haddad when he logged onto one of the stolen laptops and entered his postcode on a website.

Engineers handed a dossier of evidence to Merseyside Police, including a picture of 20-year-old Haddad they took using the camera on one of the computers.

Haddad, of Park Road, Toxteth, pleaded guilty last Friday to two charges of receiving stolen goods.

Liz Hennessy, prosecuting, told the court: “The items were worth £2,000 and were previously stolen on July 4.Š

“They contained unique identification numbers and were being used online.Š

“A company called the PC Support Group notified police as the computers were continually logged on and off.

“A warrant was executed and two stolen laptops were recovered.”