空あき巣す狙ねらい

noun

burglary of an empty house; sneak thief; prowler

Refers to a thief who targets houses when the occupants are away. Can mean the crime itself or the person committing it. Often used in news reports and crime prevention contexts.

See also: 空き巣

• 空あき巣す狙ねらいが増ふえているので、戸と締じまりをしっかりしてください。

  Burglaries of empty houses are on the rise, so please lock up securely.

• 警けい察さつは空あき巣す狙ねらいの容よう疑ぎ者しゃを逮たい捕ほした。

  The police arrested a suspect in the sneak theft case.