pickpocket

US /ˈpɪkˌpɑː.kɪt/
UK /ˈpɪkˌpɑː.kɪt/
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扒手

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

:
Be careful of pickpockets in crowded tourist areas.
在擁擠的旅遊區要小心扒手
The police arrested a notorious pickpocket near the market.
警方在市場附近逮捕了一名臭名昭著的扒手
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扒竊

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

:
He tried to pickpocket the tourist's wallet.
他試圖扒竊遊客的錢包。
She was warned not to let anyone pickpocket her on the crowded train.
她被警告不要讓任何人在擁擠的火車上扒竊她。