"Pic-a-nic" basket-stealing bear (4)

I believe the answer is:

yogi

(Other definitions for yogi that I've seen before include "One practises a Hindu philosophy" , "-- Bear, cartoon character" , "Hindu expert in spiritual discipline" , "Hindu teacher" , "Practitioner of Hindu spiritual exercises" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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