A driver was threatened and robbed of his car which was later found badly damaged on a roundabout.
Lee Pearson appeared from custody at Hamilton Sheriff Court following the incident on September 10 last year.
The 18-year-old admitted robbing a man of the car in Caledonia Drive, Newarthill.
But an allegation that he presented a gun and threatened to shoot the victim was dropped.
Pearson had his not guilty plea to a charge of being concerned in the supply of cocaine accepted.
Jennifer McCabe, prosecuting, said the men had arranged to meet and the victim drove into the street around 11.40pm.
No reason was given for the meeting.
Ms McCabe told the court: “The man recognised Pearson who was dressed in a black jacket, jogging bottoms and gloves - and had his hood up.
“Pearson approached the driver’s side window and said ‘Give me the f...... car’.
“He made threats of violence, reached inside and took the keys from the ignition.
“Frew got out of the car and Pearson got in and drove off at speed.”
The victim was in a “distressed” state and raised the alarm at a nearby pub.
The next morning the Focus was found abandoned and damaged on a roundabout in Tannochside. Pearson’s DNA was on the keys which were still in the ignition.
The car was written off and the victim’s insurers wouldn’t pay out. He said he bought it for £3500 last year and is demanding compensation from the accused.
Sheriff John Speir said Pearson, who also admitted driving the stolen car while disqualified, has “an abysmal record for a young man”.
Sentence was deferred until next month and he was remanded in custody.
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