What does the cryptic crossword clue "Not believing robbery left incomplete in high-level area (9)" mean?

The definition is "Not believing". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). HEIS (synonym="HEIS") in ATTIC (synonym="‘high level area’") = ATHEISTIC; definition: "Not believing" The answer is ATHEISTIC.

Not believing robbery left incomplete in high-level area (9)

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