A burglar was confronted as he stole from a Batley house, a court heard.
Kirklees magistrates were told that the break-in happened at an address in Burley Walk on August 2.
Simon Jennings allegedly entered through an unlocked door and was confronted by the victims’ 21-year-old son as he came downstairs.
Jennings is alleged to have then left, taking with him a birthday card and £20 cash.
The 30-year-old, of no fixed address, gave no indication of plea to the charge.
Magistrates committed the case to Leeds Crown Court on January 18.
He was remanded into custody as he is a serving prisoner at HMP Humber.
