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.