pil·fer 
(pĭlfər)
(pĭlfər)v. pil·fered, pil·fer·ing, pil·fers
v.tr.
To steal (a small amount or item). See Synonyms at steal.
v.intr.
To steal or filch.
[From Middle English pilfre, booty, spoils, from Old French pelfre; probably akin to felpe, frepe, old clothes; see FRIPPERY.]
pilfer·age (-ĭj) n.
pilfer·er n.