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Recent Examples of sneak thief
Jake Gyllenhaal lost 20 pounds to play Louis Bloom, the ghoulish sneak thief-turned-freelance crime scene journalist, in this alternately gripping and skin-crawling drama.
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Dennis Perkins, EW.com, 2 Aug. 2022
Dennis Perkins, EW.com, 2 Aug. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sneak thief
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A bit removed from the 84-room resort, these spacious beachfront havens come with their own private plunge pools, Jacuzzis, Balinese beds, loungers, tables, stocked fridges, coffeemakers and safes — something that cat burglar Coop would appreciate.—
Jennifer Kester,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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The Nuggets are a cat burglar’s dream team.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
11 Feb. 2026
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Police records reportedly show that a burglar slipped inside the studio, grabbed activewear and got out in under three minutes.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
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Hinojosa and others led police on a five-mile chase that ended off of Interstate 280, where the burglars abandoned their getaway car and ran in different directions, according to the criminal complaint.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
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Police said thieves have primarily targeted newer-model Toyota Camry and Corolla vehicles, along with Honda Civic and Accord models equipped with sport trim wheels and tires.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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Break a window and thieves might catch a break from facing a dedicated prosecutor in the misdemeanor unit at the Sacramento District Attorney's Office, as budget cuts are leading to cuts in that unit.—
Steve Large,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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The robbers got off the bus, and were taken into police custody soon afterward, police said.—
Dylan Olsen,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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In this new collection, Georgia poet laureate Chelsea Rathburn explores a hardscrabble childhood in Florida and her family of colorful characters including a sometimes-homeless bag lady and a notorious bank robber.—
Suzanne Van Atten,
AJC.com,
21 June 2026
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“Sneak thief.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sneak%20thief. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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