Overview

• Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s $4,400 Gucci bag was stolen on April 20 at The Capital Burger in Washington, D.C.
• The bag contained $3,000 in cash, a DHS access badge, passport, blank checks, apartment keys, and other sensitive items, raising significant security concerns.
• Surveillance footage revealed the thief, described as wearing black pants, white sneakers, a black jacket, a black baseball cap, and an N95 mask, executed the theft within minutes of entering the restaurant.
• CNN analyst John Miller assessed the thief as a professional, suggesting the high-value Gucci bag likely made Noem a target.
• The Secret Service and D.C. Metro Police continue their investigation, with no arrests made yet and efforts focused on refining suspect information and evaluating potential risks posed by the stolen items.