A TEENAGER has been locked up for stealing from his mother and showing 'complete disrespect' to court.
The 16-year-old, from Bolton-upon-Dearne, originally stole a total of £520 from his mother, Barnsley Youth Court was told.
The youngster had shown disrespect to the court by not complying with orders, District Judge John Foster said.
He added: "If you want to have an enjoyable life, you have to put something into it.
"You showed disrespect to your mother by stealing from her and you have shown complete disrespect to the court by not complying with orders.
"You have drifted out of school and you're drifting around in your life."
The teenager admitted failing to keep appointments with the Youth Offending Team.
Jamie Wake, defending, said the youngster was interested in motorbikes and wanted to be a mechanic. The teen stole the money for motorcycle parts and petrol.
Miss Wake said the 16-year-old had acted stupidly and said he had a bad cold.
She added: "He sent a text message to his youth offending team manager and asked her to call him back because he had no credit on his mobile phone. Then he buried his head in the sand."
Stephanie Greening, prosecuting, said the youngster gave 'no acceptable explanations' for missing three appointments.
The teenager admitted breaching the terms of a youth rehabilitation order. He was ordered to undergo four months of training and detention.
