kidnapper
/ˈkɪdˌnæpər/
noun
- A person who takes someone away illegally and holds them prisoner, often to get money or something else in return.
- The movie tells the true story of a famous kidnapper who targeted wealthy families.
- The kidnapper demanded a ransom of one million dollars for the safe return of the child.
- Police arrested the kidnapper after a two-day search in the forest.