Moses,
Good work in making the promise of action. However, with the 'young offender' laws, it would surprise me if there was any action against the thief. North of the border, we seem to be suffering a rash of crime from youth who have grown up within the framework of these laws and the lack of effective parenting at home.
My wife teaches middle school and is dismayed by the number of kids who have apparently learned in the first ten years of their lives, if they deny something long enough and strong enough, they won't have to suffer any consequences. For those, the year with her is a real eye opener!
I'm afraid, as a generation, our parenting skills fall far below those of our parents.
Les