sneak thief

sneak thief

n. One who steals without breaking into buildings or using violence.

sneak thief

n (Law) a person who steals paltry articles from premises, which he enters through open doors, windows, etc

sneak′ thief`

n. a burglar who sneaks into houses through open doors, windows, etc. [1855–60, Amer.]

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sneak thief - a thief who steals without using violencepilferer, snitcherstealer, thief - a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling itwharf rat - someone who lives near wharves and lives by pilfering from ships or warehouses

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