What does the cryptic crossword clue "Had a tantrum as criminal stole sarong (4,4,3)" mean?

The definition is "Had a tantrum". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of STOLESARONG ("stole sarong") [anagram: "criminal"] = LOSTONESRAG; definition: "Had a tantrum" The answer is LOSTONESRAG.

Had a tantrum as criminal stole sarong (4,4,3)

Guardian Cryptic #29279 | 23 Across | 2024-01-15 flower

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