The Marks By My Whole Might Get Me Caught

Riddle: My second is performed by my first, and, it is thought, a thief by the marks of my whole might be caught. What am I?

Answer: A Footstep.

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My second is performed by my first, and, it is thought, a thief by the marks of my whole might be caught.
What am I? — The marks by my whole might get me caught by Anonymous v1.

Riddle: My second is performed by my first, and, it is thought, a thief by the marks of my whole might be caught.
What am I? Answer: A Footstep. — by Anonymous v2.