Means to nick something, usually quick and cheeky, like swiping a mate’s chips when they’re not looking. In modern app chat it’s also the dating move, swiping right if you fancy them and left if you don’t. Same word, totally different crimes. Honestly, English loves a multipurpose menace.
"I went to grab my Tesco meal deal and some gremlin had swiped it. Later I’m on Tinder swiping right like mad, hoping karma sends me a replacement sandwich"