mugger

Example Sentences

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First, he maneuvered his food truck to cut off the mugger; then he jumped out to confront the man.

From Los Angeles Times

He said that he was a friend of Mrs. Elliott’s daughter Kari McCabe, and that muggers had stolen his money and a term paper he had written about the criminal justice system.

From New York Times

Even the alleys looked inviting, with adult-sized nutcrackers casually loitering there instead of the usual muggers.

From Salon

But political and civic leaders see the provocative masks as a public safety hazard that emboldens both petty thieves and armed muggers to fearlessly defy the law.

From Washington Times

It continues by advising travellers to be vigilant for pickpockets and muggers, to limit headphone and mobile phone use in public, to be mindful of alcohol consumption and to keep a low profile.

From BBC