Search (through someone's things) without permission (5)

I believe the answer is:

rifle

(Other definitions for rifle that I've seen before include "Pillage; a weapon" , "Ransack - firearm" , "Plunder - ransack" , "An arm" , "Search with intent to steal" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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