A MAN has appeared in court charged with stealing computers worth nearly £2,000 from a Plymouth IT company.

Martin Wildman, aged 37, is accused of burglary at SMARTnet in Mutley Plain between October 23 and October 27.

Plymouth magistrates heard that he allegedly took a hard drive and three laptops worth £1,975.

The bench ruled that the case was so serious that it should be heard at crown court.

Wildman, of Cornwall Street, Devonport, indicated a 'not guilty' plea.

He was remanded in custody to appear back before magistrates on November 17.