What does the cryptic crossword clue "Petty criminal appearing as the knife is wielded (5,5)" mean?

The definition is "Petty criminal". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of AS + THE + KNIFE = SNEAK THIEF; definition: "Petty criminal" The answer is SNEAK THIEF.

Petty criminal appearing as the knife is wielded (5,5)

Times Cryptic #27828 | 6 Down | 2020-11-21 flower

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