The "Bear Thief" is a fictional character in the Dragon Ball franchise. He makes his debut in "Sea Monkeys", the 3rd chapter of the Dragon Ball manga, issued on November 10, 1985. He makes his first animated appearance in "The Nimbus Cloud of Roshi", the 3rd episode of the Dragon Ball anime, which premiered on March 12, 1986. His genuine name is unknown, as the only name he is referred to by is "Bear Thief", in Dragon Ball video games.