Criminal steals trimming (6)

I believe the answer is:

tassel

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'trimming' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'criminal steals' is the wordplay.
'criminal' is an anagram indicator.
'steals' anagrammed gives 'TASSEL'.

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(Other definitions for tassel that I've seen before include "Decorative bunch of cords" , "Hanging ornament" , "Decoration made from a tuft of threads" , "Ornamental tuft of threads" , "Decorative hanging tuft" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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