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cat burglar

–noun
a burglar who breaks into buildings by climbing through upstairs windows, across roofs, etc., esp. with great stealth and agility.

Origin:
1905–10
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cat burglar  
n.  A burglar who is especially skilled at stealthy or undetected entry of a premises.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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