ひったくり

noun

purse snatching; bag snatching; snatcher

Refers to the act of snatching a handbag or purse, typically from a person on the street, or the person who commits such a crime. Often used in crime reports and warnings.

• 駅えき前まえでひったくりが多た発はつしている。

  There have been many purse snatchings in front of the station.

• ひったくりに遭あわないように、バッグは車しゃ道どう側がわに持もたないでください。

  To avoid being a victim of bag snatching, don't carry your bag on the road side.