Took part in a theft (5)

I believe the answer is:

stole

'took part in a theft' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for stole that I've seen before include "Misappropriated" , "Purloined; shawl" , "Took - scarf" , "Wrap or scarf" , "Long shawl" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday and the Newsday.com.

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