artifice burglar
noun [ C ] UK uk/ˈɑː.tɪ.fɪs ˌbɜː.ɡlər/ us/ˈɑːr.t̬ə.fɪs ˌbɝː.ɡlɚ/
利用骗术入室行窃者
a person who gets into someone's house by tricking them in order to steal things
An artifice burglar will con his way into your home under a pretext. 利用骗术入室行窃的人会找个借口骗进你家门。
Synonym: distraction burglar
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- He belongs to a group of highly mobile distraction burglars - also known as "artifice burglars" - who between them make up to £40 million a year by tricking elderly people out of their property and cash.
- Police are appealing for information in connection with a prolific artifice burglar.
- We have been made aware of artifice burglars pretending to be workmen.
- Artifice burglars often target the elderly, so be on your guard.