小こ盗ぬす人びと

noun

sneak thief; petty thief

Refers to a thief who steals small items stealthily, often in crowded places or from homes without being noticed. The prefix 小 (こ) emphasizes the petty or sneaky nature.

• 電でん車しゃの中なかでこぬすびとに財さい布ふをすられた。

  I had my wallet stolen by a sneak thief on the train.

• こぬすびとは、気きづかれないように小ちいさな物ものを盗ぬすむ。

  A sneak thief steals small items without being noticed.