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Sneak (Noun)

Someone who prowls or sneaks about; usually with unlawful intentions.

Nouns denoting people.

The neighborhood watch was on the lookout for a sneak who had been breaking into homes in the area.
A sneak was spotted lurking around the warehouse late at night, prompting a security alert.
The police warned residents to be aware of a sneak who had been stealing packages from doorsteps.
The detective was tasked with catching a sneak who had been committing a string of burglaries in the city.
A suspicious character was seen sneaking around the parking garage, and authorities were alerted to the possible sneak.

Someone acting as an informer or decoy for the police.

Nouns denoting people.

The police used a sneak to gather evidence against the organized crime syndicate.
The informant was known to be a sneak, feeding information to the authorities in exchange for protection.
The undercover officer posed as a sneak to infiltrate the gang and gather intel.
The sneak was planted in the neighborhood to report any suspicious activity to the police.
The police department's use of a sneak to catch the suspect was met with controversy from the community.

A person who is regarded as underhanded and furtive and contemptible.

Nouns denoting people.

He was known as a sneak at the office, always looking for ways to sabotage his colleagues and advance his own career.
I consider him a sneak for cheating on his girlfriend and then lying about it to her face.
The company's CEO was seen as a sneak by many of his employees for cutting their benefits while still taking a large bonus.
People who lie and cheat on their taxes are sneaks who are costing the rest of us money.
The politician was accused of being a sneak for secretly meeting with lobbyists during the campaign.