absconding
v. C1 Advanced US //æbˈskɑndɪŋ// UK //ɐbskˈɒndɪŋ// ab·scond·ing
v. to run away from a place or a situation, often because you are in trouble or have done something illegal.
v. to flee from a place or situation, typically to avoid capture, legal consequences, or responsibility.
The suspect was caught after absconding with the stolen goods.
The bank manager was arrested for absconding with the company's funds and fleeing to another country.
While the initial investigation focused on the theft, it soon became clear that the primary concern was the suspect's absconding with sensitive data before the security breach was discovered.