prowler
Example Sentences
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More than half of the calls that the unarmed responders handle involve some type of disturbance, with reports of a prowler or trespasser as the next most common category.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2025
On the contrary, he makes her eggs and gives the prowler a jump.
From New York Times ● Dec. 19, 2023
The prowler was dressed in sneakers, pants, a jacket and a baseball cap turned backward.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 19, 2022
A neighbor called police to report a possible vehicle prowler.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 30, 2022
Following the circle of dim gold light cast by the candle, he went up the stairs and, feeling like a prowler, he poked his head into Albert’s bedroom.
From "The Marvels" by Brian Selznick
