purse snatcher
Grabs and runs
A purse snatcher is someone who grabs a handbag from its owner, typically by force or surprise, and runs.
The crime is purse snatching—a form of theft that relies on speed rather than stealth: The purse snatcher knocked her down and fled into the crowd.
- thiefOne who steals
- muggerOne who robs violently
- criminalPerson who breaks laws
- petty crimeMinor legal violation
- robberyTheft through intimidation
handbag · shoulder bag · wallet · grab · grab and run · run · chase · in hot pursuit · victim · cry for help · street · sidewalk · crowded · broad daylight · escape · police · police report · arrest
- thievesthief, robber, burglar, pickpocket, shoplifter
- pickpocketspickpocket, cutpurse, dip
- criminalsmurderer, thief, burglar, criminal, killer
- hustlershustler, hustlers, street hustler, con artist, grifter
purse snatcherpolice officer
Law enforcement agent
cop · security guard · bodyguard · protector · guardian
purse snatcherphilanthropist
Donor to charitable causes
donor · giver · benefactor · charitable donor · gift giver
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