Incident Overview
While dining at Capital Burger in downtown , Secretary had her purse stolen, containing her driver's license, medication, apartment keys, passport, DHS access badge, makeup bag, blank checks, and approximately $3,000 in cash.
The theft occurred on Sunday night, with surveillance footage showing an unidentified white male in a medical mask stealing the bag. The Secret Service has launched an investigation into the incident.
Security and Response
Concerns have been raised about the security breach, given the close proximity to a Cabinet official. Law enforcement experts suggest a review and possible operational changes by the Secret Service and DHS.
Noem was in D.C. with her family for Easter, using the cash for dinner and gifts. The incident remains unresolved, with no arrests reported.