A "career thief" is a person who chooses stealing as their profession or long-term occupation. They consistently commit thefts as a way of making a living. Full definition
Meanwhile, career thief Irene Adler (Rachel McAdams) arrives in town asking for Holmes» help with a related matter, but whether or not she's a friend or foe is uncertain. (bullz-eye.com)
When career thief Charlie Croker (Wahlberg) and his mentor John (Sutherland) are double - crossed by weasel Steve Frezelli (weasel Norton), Charlie and his band of merry men (Green, Statham, Mos Def — playing a guy who's deaf in one ear, as it happens (oh the hilarity)-RRB- recruit John's comely safe - cracking daughter Stella (Theron) to seek a little Byzantine revenge. (filmfreakcentral.net)
Finally, remember that the most common type of burglary is going to come not from clever career thieves, but from male teenagers who live within a couple miles of your home. (howtogeek.com)