cat burglaries
Nocturnal theft operations
Cat burglaries are thefts committed by stealth, typically involving entry through upper-story windows, skylights, or other difficult access points.
The term evokes the agility and silence of a cat.
Cat burglars target occupied homes or hotels while residents sleep, prizing skill over force: The penthouse suffered a string of cat burglaries over the summer.
- intruderUnauthorized person present
- stealthySecretly cautious in movement
- prowlerOne who lurks suspiciously
- break-inUnlawful entry to premises
- theftUnlawful taking of property
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Forced entry into residences
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