cat burglary
Acrobatic breaking in
Cat burglary is burglary involving stealthy entry, typically through upper-story windows, skylights, or other difficult access points.
The term evokes a cat's agility and silence.
Cat burglars target occupied buildings, relying on skill rather than force: The jewel thief was known for cat burglaries of penthouse apartments.
- thiefOne who steals
- jewel thiefOne who steals gems
- nighttimeDark hours between dusk and dawn
- larcenyUnlawful taking of goods
- stealthySecretly cautious in movement
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- heistsheist, bank job, bank heist, bank robbery, art heist
cat burglarysmash-and-grab
Violent quick burglary
home invasion · armed robbery · ram-raiding · aggravated burglary · forced entry
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