The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 15 letter word STICKY-FINGERED
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What does STICKY-FINGERED mean?
STICKY-FINGERED verb- To steal, to pilfer; to make off with (something).
- (of a person) Possessing the behavioral trait of stealing, especially of engaging in petty theft while handling money or goods.
- Skillful in catching or handling the ball, in such games as baseball, football, basketball, etc.