Beggar man's follower? (5)

I believe the answer is:

thief

(Other definitions for thief that I've seen before include "Pilferer" , "See 3" , "One's inclined to take" , "A robber or pickpocket" , "Crook" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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