pickpocketed
Had wallet stolen
Pickpocketed is the past tense of pickpocket, meaning to steal from someone's pocket or bag without their noticing.
The word works as both verb and adjective: He pickpocketed tourists at the train station, My pickpocketed wallet turned up empty in a trash can.
The skill lies in distraction and sleight of hand.
Small case for currency
- purseBag for personal items
- lossBeing without something
- robbedStolen from by force
- targetedChosen for specific attention
tourist · commuter · distracted · unaware · vulnerable · cash · phone · passport
Unlawful taking of property
- larcenyUnlawful taking of goods
- misdemeanorLesser criminal charge
- felonySerious criminal offense
- petty crimeMinor legal violation
street crime · robbery · stealing · pilfering · criminal offense · arrest · prosecution · conviction
Skillful and quick
- nimbleQuick and light-moving
- sleight of handSkillful manual deception
- distractionThing diverting one's attention
- bumpingLight repeated collision
crowding · misdirection · brush past · jostle · accomplice · stall · diversion · razor blade
Not discovered yet
- unseenNot perceived visually
- unnoticedNot perceived by anyone
- surreptitiousDone secretly, avoiding detection
- furtiveSecretive and sly
covert · inconspicuous · subtle · silent · slick · smooth · imperceptible · stealthy
Large public gathering
- subwayUnderground transit passage
- metroUrban rail transit
- marketplaceVenue for commerce
- bazaarOpen-air merchant district
train station · bus · festival · concert · airport · plaza · queue · public transit
wallet
Small case for currency
targeted · tourist · commuter · distracted · unaware · vulnerable · cash · phone · passport · credit cards
theft
Unlawful taking of property
- larcenyUnlawful taking of goods
- misdemeanorLesser criminal charge
- felonySerious criminal offense
petty crime · street crime · robbery · stealing · pilfering · criminal offense · arrest · prosecution · conviction · charges
deft
Skillful and quick
- nimbleQuick and light-moving
- sleight of handSkillful manual deception
- distractionThing diverting one's attention
bumping · crowding · misdirection · brush past · jostle · accomplice · stall · diversion · razor blade
undetected
Not discovered yet
- unseenNot perceived visually
- unnoticedNot perceived by anyone
- surreptitiousDone secretly, avoiding detection
furtive · covert · inconspicuous · subtle · silent · slick · smooth · imperceptible · stealthy · discreet
crowd
Large public gathering
- subwayUnderground transit passage
- metroUrban rail transit
- marketplaceVenue for commerce
bazaar · train station · bus · festival · concert · airport · plaza · queue · public transit
pickpocketedmugged
Robbed with force
held up · strong-armed · carjacked · burgled · extorted
pickpocketedgifted
Given as present
given · tipped · handed · reimbursed · compensated
pickpocketedsafeguarded
Kept from harm
protected · secured · watched over · guarded
- reverse pickpocketingSecretly adding to pockets