[Evans, Marv]

Since you describe him as "slightly off," you might be taking on more than you want devotimg a lot of energy trying to help him out &trying to correct his tendencies. I'd have a serious conversation with his relatives (maybe not include the mother), letting them know he's been video taped lurking aound the locality with some things missing and make some suggestions about how to help him. I would also have a serious conversation with him and lay things on the line. Let him know where his actions will lead, that people know about his behavior and will take action eventually. Let him know you will be there if he wants a friend to talk to. My parents never said anything to me in the way of life advice. Their only interaction was telling me to do this or not do that. I had a teacher in the 8th grade who would drop suggestions that had a postive effect. He also sat me down when I was moving away and gave me some valuable advice on how to interact with kids in my new environment. That advice also served well as an adult. I remember it to this day.