What does the cryptic crossword clue "Rob chap on island thoroughfare (5)" mean?

The definition is "Rob". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). HE (synonym="chap") + IS (abbreviation="island") + T (first_letter="thoroughfare") = HEIST; definition: "Rob" The answer is HEIST.

Rob chap on island thoroughfare (5)

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