7252. The police arrested the thief but his accomplice escaped.

✅ The correct answer is option D.
Friend : a person with whom one has a bond of mutual affection, typically one exclusive of sexual or family relations.

Colleague : a person with whom one works in a profession or business.

Companion : a person or animal with whom one spends a lot of time or with whom one travels.

Partner : either of a pair of people engaged together in the same activity.

Accomplice : a person who helps another commit a crime.

Synonym of Accomplice is Partner