Locations changed, killer leaves with sacks (5)

I believe the answer is:

loots

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'sacks' is the definition.
(to sack is to loot or pillage)

I don't understand how the rest of the clue works.

(Another definition for loots that I've seen is " Steals".)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.

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