Learn English – One word for “stealing something on its way to the recipient”

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I am looking for a word which means stealing something on its way to the recipient.
For example, suppose you sent a gift to your friend. And suppose someone steals it before it reaches your friend. Is there one word (other than simply stealing) to explain this action?

Best Answer

You could use intercept.

From ODO:
obstruct (someone or something) so as to prevent them from continuing to a destination:
     intelligence agencies intercepted a series of telephone calls
     I intercepted Edward on his way to work

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