IN THE MATTER OF PRG

LEVINSON, Judge.

In March of 2003, a juvenile petition was issued against respondent P.R.G., age 16, charging him with felony larceny. The petition alleged respondent "did unlawfully and willfully steal, take and carry away: 1997 Dodge Van the personal property of Yadkin Valley Economic Development having a value of $4000.00." The matter came before the trial court on 10 April 2003. At the hearing, respondent admitted to felony breaking and entering a vehicle. Based upon respondent's admission, the trial court concluded "as a matter of law that [respondent] is a delinquent juvenile by reason…