1. a person who steals money or property from another person or place, especially by using force or threats

Examples

• The bank robber was caught by police after a high-speed chase.
• Armed robbers held up the convenience store last night.
• The museum hired extra security to prevent art robbers.
• Police are searching for the robber who stole her purse.
• The robber demanded all the cash from the register.
• Highway robbers used to attack travelers on remote roads.