snatcher

• Substantiv für eine Person, die schnell und unrechtmäßig etwas an sich nimmt, entweder indem sie es packt und wegläuft oder indem sie ein Opfer ergreift und festhält, oft um Lösegeld zu erpressen.

A noun referring to a person who takes something quickly and unlawfully, either by grabbing and fleeing or by seizing and detaining a victim, often for ransom.

1. Thief who grabs and runsB2informal

   A person who steals something by quickly grabbing it and fleeing, often in a public place.

   Räuber, der zuschnappt und flieht

   • A bag snatcher took her purse and ran down the street.
   • Police are looking for a phone snatcher operating in the market.
   • The snatcher was caught on camera stealing a wallet.

   Synonymedipgrabbermuggerpickpocketrobberthief

2. KidnapperC1formal

   Someone who unlawfully seizes and detains a person, often for ransom or other criminal purposes.

   Entführer

   • The child snatcher was arrested after a long investigation.
   • Authorities warned parents about a snatcher targeting children in the area.
   • The snatcher demanded a large sum of money for the victim's release.

   Synonymeabductorkidnapper