By PAVEL BAILEY
Tribune Court Reporter
pbailey@tribunemedia.net
A teenager was sent to the Simpson Penn Centre for Boys after he admitted to stealing $500 worth of a man’s property.
The 14-year-old boy was accompanied by his mother when he stood before Magistrate Kendra Kelly on a charge of stealing.
He is accused of stealing a man’s $300 gold chain and $200 in cash on August 19.
Since the accused’s arrest, neither item has been recovered.
After electing to continue his matter in Magistrate’s Court, the boy pleaded guilty to the charge.
In view of the fact that the boy has a history of running away and is also known to associate with gang members, the magistrate remanded him for his own safety. He was placed in the custody of the Simpson Penn Centre for Boys as the court awaits his probation report.
His sentencing hearing was adjourned to October 14.
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