(Washington, DC) — Federal authorities are looking into a theft involving Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. It happened while the former South Dakota governor was out to dinner with her family on Sunday in northwest DC. A suspect wearing an N95 mask allegedly sat next to Noem’s table and managed to slide her purse away with his foot before walking out of the restaurant. Among the items reportedly in the purse were several thousand dollars in cash, Noem’s DHS ID and access card, her credit cards and her passport and driver’s license. The DC police department was not initially notified about the theft, and reports indicate the Secret Service is handling the investigation.
Homeland Security Secretary Has Purse Stolen In DC Restaurant
