Boy creeping up behind vehicle? He is a desecrater (6)

I believe the answer is:

vandal

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(Other definitions for vandal that I've seen before include "Wanton wrecker" , "One of those who sacked Rome in 455" , "Defacer or wrecker" , "One who damages things maliciously" , "Destroyer or defacer of property" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.

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