sticky fingers

idiomatic plural plural-only

(idiomatic) An inclination to steal. / (idiomatic) Petty thieves.

Japanese Meaning

（慣用句）盗み癖がある人、または小規模な窃盗を行う者

The new cashier seemed to have sticky fingers, so the manager kept a close eye on the register.

新人のレジ係は盗み癖がありそうだったので、店長はレジを注意深く見守った。

Sense（1）

(idiomatic) An inclination to steal.

Sense（2）

(idiomatic) Petty thieves.

There are too many sticky fingers around for me to leave my purse unattended.