looting
verb
Definitions
To steal, especially as part of war, riot or other group violence.
Example: 1833 "Gunganarian, the leader of the Chooars, continues his system of looting and murder", The asiatic Journal and monthly register for British India and its Dependencies Black, Parbury & Allen, p. 66.
To steal from.
Example: to loot a temple for valuables
To examine the corpse of a fallen enemy for loot.
noun
Definitions
The act of stealing during a general disturbance.
Example: During the looting, the mob stole everything they could and then set fire to the buildings.