What the thief didn't find in the safe? (6,5)

I believe the answer is:

danger money

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(Other definitions for danger money that I've seen before include "Bonus payment for perilous work" , "Extra pay for risky job" , "Payment for taking risks" , "Extra pay for risk-taker" , "Compensation for those at risk" .)

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