Thief

The Thief is an enemy found in The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past. He is first located in the Lost Woods. This enemy has a distinct characteristic in a sense that he cannot be defeated and does no real damage to Link, only bumping into him causing Link to drop his items and rupees. Link can retrieve these lost items by picking them up before the Thief does, however if this enemy acquires the items first, they are lost forever. By using the Sword Link can push the Thief away from him, but the best strategy is simply to avoid making contact.