noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
luggage theft; bag snatching
Refers to the act of stealing a bag or luggage that someone has momentarily set down, often in public places. Can be used as a noun or with する as a transitive verb.
駅のベンチで置き引きに遭った。
I had my bag stolen while it was on a bench at the station.
犯人はスーツケースを置き引きした。
The culprit walked off with the suitcase.
noun
luggage thief; bag snatcher
Refers to the person who commits this type of theft. Often used in crime reports or warnings.
置き引きにご注意ください。
Please be careful of luggage thieves.