Runs off with some hardware (5)

I believe the answer is:

bolts

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'runs off' is the definition.
('bolt' can be a synonym of 'run off')

I don't understand the remainder of the clue.

(Another definition for bolts that I've seen is " Door fasteners".)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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