British police said a security camera placed in a parked surveillance car photographed a thief's tattoo bearing his name and birth date.

Investigators said Aaron Evans, 21, was caught on video breaking into the Peugeot 106 that had been placed in the parking lot by police and stealing a satellite navigation system that was left in the car as bait for thieves, The Daily Telegraph reported Tuesday.

Police said the camera clearly captured footage of a tattoo on the back of Evans' neck reading: "Evans 19.9.87."

Evans pleaded guilty to theft and asked for 10 other offenses to be taken into consideration. He was sentenced to seven months in jail.