A second story thief is someone who steals valuables from a building's upper level or from a balcony. There are several synonyms for this term, including cat burglar, rooftop burglar, and climber thief. A cat burglar is known for their stealthy and acrobatic tactics, often using tightrope walking or other physical feats to access and exit a building without detection. Similarly, a rooftop burglar will access a building from the roof, while a climber thief will scale walls or other structures. Other terms for this type of criminal activity include high-rise burglary and balcony banditry. Regardless of the term used, second-story theft is a serious crime that can result in jail time and significant fines.