Hardly.
A true mastermind would have stayed out of trouble, went to college, gotten into the financial industry, and then stole millions.
True...
The kid tells the man that his tire is flat and to go to the gas station to put air in the tires. He rides around the vehicle, as soon as the guy gets out, he's in the car. And he probably hangs around the area. Kid just needs to be sent away to military school.
Where are this kids parents? I'd beat his ass.
I am willing to bet that his parents/parent is one of those "I don't know what do with him" types. Or the "he's not really that bad". 20 arrests by the time you are 12?