The taking from another person, or immediate actual possession of another, anything of value, by force or violence, whether against resistance or by sudden or stealthy seizure or snatching, or by putting in fear. This includes carjackings.

Robbery committed by sudden and stealthy seizure of a purse, wallet or other item from another person's possession in his/her presence either with or without his/her knowledge.

In March 2009, the Metro Police Department announced it would stop providing narrative descriptions of crimes, citing privacy concerns.