his mother to support a cocaine habit.

Stephen Raynor, of no fixed abode, pleaded guilty to stealing $474 from his mother's home between April 19 and 24.

Insp. Peter Duffy, prosecuting, said Raynor's mother reported $474 was stolen from her home.

As a result of information received, Raynor was arrested. He admitted stealing $428 on April 19 and $46 and assorted coins on April 24.

He told the officers he used all the money to purchase cocaine.

Magistrate the Wor. John Judge ordered a social inquiry report for Raynor with a view to drug rehabilitation.