Translation

空き巣 / 侵入窃盗犯

Meaning

A person who illegally enters a residence, typically by force, with the intent to commit a crime such as theft or burglary.

Examples

• The police are currently searching for a notorious housebreaker who has been targeting homes in the suburbs.
  警察は現在、郊外の住宅を狙っている悪名高い空き巣を捜索している。
• Security cameras captured the housebreaker attempting to pry open the front door late at night.
  防犯カメラが、深夜に玄関のドアをこじ開けようとする空き巣の姿を捉えた。