a person who breaks into and enters a house with a felonious intent.

British .

a worker or wrecking company that demolishes houses and buildings, as to make room for new construction.

a person who buys doors, paneled walls, etc., from standing houses, to sell as antiques; a person who dismantles a house of its valuable parts before it is torn down.

noun

bandit , burglar , highwayman , larcener , pilferer , purloiner , robber , stealer , thief