Meaning of the word snatcher in English

What does snatcher mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

snatcher

US /ˈsnætʃ.ɚ/
UK /ˈsnætʃ.ər/

Noun

a person who steals something by quickly seizing it

Example:
The police are looking for a bag snatcher who targeted tourists.
He was caught by a security guard after being a phone snatcher.