Taking felony? (5)

I believe the answer is:

theft

(Other definitions for theft that I've seen before include "Dishonest taking of others' property" , "Dishonest appropriation" , "Pilfering" , "Job" , "Pilferage" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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