robber

noun
UK /ˈrɒb.ər/
US /ˈrɑː.bɚ/

A robber is a person who takes things that are not theirs.

The police caught the robber who stole money from the bank.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A person who steals from a bank or store using force or threats.

The masked robber demanded all the cash in the register.

3. A person who takes something unfairly or secretly, like in a game.

That player is a robber who keeps taking cards from others.

4. A pirate or raider who attacks ships or places.

The sea robber attacked trading ships long ago.