Mugging (noun)

1. An act of stealing from someone by using force or threatening them.
2. An act of robbery that typically involves physical violence.

Origin:

Mid 19th century: from mug, denoting a face or expression, + -ing.

Examples:

1. He was the victim of a mugging on his way home from work.
2. The police are investigating a mugging that occurred in the park.
3. She was mugged for her purse and phone.
4. The mugging was caught on camera by a nearby surveillance.
5. The mugging was committed by a group of teenagers.