Answer: siphoning

AnswerCrossword Clue
SIPHONINGDrawing: Seurat's and Ingres's first calling (9)
SIPHONINGStealing, as gasoline
siphoningSIPHON, to draw off through a tube, also SYPHON
siphoningDraw off or transfer over a period of time, esp. illegally or unfairly
siphoningDraw off or convey (liquid) by means of a siphon