Thief

A thief is someone who steals your stuff. There are different types of thieves, and the motivations for why one becomes a thief may vary. Most do it for the sake of financial gain. Either they steal money outright from a bank or a personal residence, or they steal items of great value which they can then sell or fence. Some thieves do it for the thrill, though they are certainly not above accepting a pocket full of duckets for their efforts. Many thieves specialize in a certain field. Some may be jewel thieves or art thieves or just burglars who are experienced at bypassing security systems.

Some notable thieves in television would include Robin Hood, a character based on Engish lore who has been adapted into numerous films and TV programs. On the TV show Leverage, one of the main characters is a professional thief named Parker played by Beth Riesegraf.