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Foray (Verb)

Steal goods; take as spoils; "During the earthquake people looted the stores that were deserted by their owners".

Verbs of buying, selling, owning.

The rioters forayed into the abandoned shops, making off with valuable electronics and jewelry.
As the city fell to the invaders, looters forayed through the streets, seizing whatever they could carry.
During the blackout, opportunistic thieves forayed into homes, stealing cash and other valuables.
The mob forayed into the downtown area, ransacking businesses and setting fire to buildings.
As the storm surge receded, looters forayed into flooded homes, taking whatever was left behind by their fleeing owners.

Briefly enter enemy territory.

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

The team made a brief foray into the enemy's main base before quickly retreating to their own lines.
Their scouting party decided to make a foray into the hostile territory to gather crucial intel.
A brave soldier volunteered to make a solo foray into the enemy camp and gather vital information.
The rebel group planned a nighttime foray into the heart of the opposing army's stronghold.
A small force was sent to make a foray into the enemy's rear, hoping to disrupt their supply lines.