put on probation for one year on Friday.

Senior Magistrate the Wor. Will Francis told 16-year-old Howard Mello that he had gotten himself into a mess with others who were younger than him.

Mello pleaded guilty to breaking into the Southampton apartment of Carla Williams on November 11 and stealing video games, including a Super Nintendo game and a Super Nintendo game machine.

The games were later found in the home of one of the three other juveniles who took part in the theft.

Mr. Francis added: "It's a sad case when you get yourself in trouble by following 15 year-olds.''