pinch from (one)
To steal (something) from one, especially something that is small in size or amount. A noun or pronoun can used between "pinch" and "from" to specify what was taken. I heard he was grounded for a month for pinching from his parents. They arrested her for pinching wallets and purses from tourists in the city center.
pinch something from someone or something
Sl. to steal something from someone or something. Sam pinched an apple from the produce stand. We saw a pickpocket pinch a wallet from an old man.