snatcher

One who snatches, or takes suddenly or guiltily: as, a body-snatcher; specifically, formerly, in Scotland, a roving thief, especially one of a body of plunderers hanging upon a military force.

plural In ornithology, specifically, birds of prey; the Raptores, See cuts under Raptores.

One who snatches, or takes abruptly.

one who snatches, or steals by snatching.

a thief who grabs and runs

someone who unlawfully seizes and detains a victim (usually for ransom)