Pilfer
(verb)
Steal (something) in small amounts or quantities, especially over a period of time.
Origin:
Pilfer comes from the middle english word "pilferen" meaning "to steal, to take something in small quantities".
Examples:
- He was caught pilfering from the till.
- The shoplifters were caught pilfering from the store.
- The employee was caught pilfering office supplies.
- She was accused of pilfering small sums of money over a period of time.
- The kids were caught pilfering candy from the store.