catnappers
Feline theft criminals
Catnappers are people who steal cats, whether for ransom, resale, or other purposes.
The word parallels kidnappers but substitutes cat for kid.
Less commonly, catnappers might be people who take catnaps—brief, light sleeps—though this playful sense is rare: The catnappers struck again, and now three neighborhood pets are missing.
Light brief sleep
- dozeBrief light rest
- siestaMidday rest
- drowsyNearly falling asleep
- slumberLight, restful unconsciousness
rest · zzz · yawn · soporific · sleepyhead · drowsing · shuteye
Unlawful seizure of person
- ransomPayment for captive's release
- extortionObtaining through threats
- hostageCaptive held as security
- perpetratorOne who commits wrongdoing
culprit · fugitive · wanted · victim · captivity · investigation · prosecution · stolen
snooze
Light brief sleep
slumber · rest · zzz · yawn · soporific · sleepyhead · drowsing · shuteye
abduction
Unlawful seizure of person
- ransomPayment for captive's release
- extortionObtaining through threats
- hostageCaptive held as security
perpetrator · culprit · fugitive · wanted · victim · captivity · investigation · prosecution · stolen · missing
sneaky
Stealthily deceptive
- prowlRoam stealthily
- covertIntentionally concealed
- clandestineConcealed from authorities
undetected · elusive · furtive · stealthy · silent · shadow · disguise · evasion · lurking · cunning