No, anger can be part of bipolar, but stealing, lying and manipulation are not typical symptoms of it. you can google the DSM 5 for the criteria of bipolar for more information on it. these symptoms could just be regular acting out, they could be part of antisocial pd or oppositional defiant disorder. im not sure, but ODD may be the kid version of APD. the pdoc should have all the facts in evaluating him for a good diagnosis. it was really unfair for your coparent to just ship him off like that and not tell you what was going on. take care.