pickpocket

US /ˈpɪkˌpɑː.kɪt/
UK /ˈpɪkˌpɑː.kɪt/
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batedor de carteira, pungista

a person who steals from the pockets of unsuspecting victims in public places

:
Be careful of pickpockets in crowded tourist areas.
Cuidado com os batedores de carteira em áreas turísticas lotadas.
The police arrested a notorious pickpocket near the market.
A polícia prendeu um batedor de carteira notório perto do mercado.
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bater a carteira, furtar

to steal from someone's pocket or bag, typically without them noticing

:
He tried to pickpocket the tourist's wallet.
Ele tentou bater a carteira do turista.
She was warned not to let anyone pickpocket her on the crowded train.
Ela foi avisada para não deixar ninguém bater a carteira dela no trem lotado.