Possible Clues:

• It was once grand for a shilling
• Burglary
• One might cry at such a lean form of crime
• It can be grand
• Theft? Criminal nearly caught breaking in
• Crime Clare contrived on the State
• It could be the clear way to steal to New York, initially
• Thief's crime
• Criminal activity can rely on getting busted
• Regularly seen wearing Lycra -- possibly an offence!