Perch for a cat burglar (5)

I believe the answer is:

ledge

(Other definitions for ledge that I've seen before include "Shelf-like projection" , "rocky situation?" , "Ridge or shelf" , "Mantelpiece" , "Shelf-life projection" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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