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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's Purse Stolen in D.C.

The theft, which included $3,000 in cash and sensitive credentials, has prompted a Secret Service investigation but remains unresolved.

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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem speaks during a news conference to announce the re-launch of the VOICE office, Victims of Immigration Crime Engagement, with families of victims behind her, at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement headquarters, Wednesday, April 9, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem listens during a meeting between President Donald Trump and El Salvador President Nayib Bukele in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, on April 14.
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem arrives for a "Make America Wealthy Again" trade announcement event in the Rose Garden at the White House on April 2, 2025 in Washington, DC.

Overview

  • Kristi Noem's purse was stolen during a family dinner at The Capital Burger restaurant in Washington, D.C., on April 21, 2025.
  • The purse contained $3,000 in cash, her DHS access badge, passport, driver's license, blank checks, medication, and apartment keys.
  • Security footage showed a masked white male suspect stealing the bag and leaving the restaurant; no arrests have been made so far.
  • Noem explained the cash was intended for treating her family to Easter dinner, gifts, and activities while they visited Washington, D.C.
  • The Secret Service is actively investigating the theft, reviewing footage, and monitoring for unauthorized use of her financial instruments.