Arrest Made in the Theft of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem’s Gucci Bag
A masked individual has been apprehended following the brazen theft of a Gucci bag belonging to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem during a family dinner in a Washington, DC restaurant on Easter Sunday.
The thief, whose escapade was described as “professionally done” by Noem herself, made off with a handbag containing a staggering $3,000 in cash, her passport, apartment keys, a DHS badge, and other personal items, including a $600 Louis Vuitton Clemence purse.
In a recent appearance on the “VINCE Show,” Noem reflected on the incident, stating, “It was very professionally done.” Her comments served as a reminder of the recurring danger faced by individuals in urban environments, reinforcing her resolve to enhance community safety as Homeland Security Secretary.
DHS Chief Kristi Noem Reveals How Masked Man Snatched Her Purse at DC Restaurant (AUDIO)
As reported, the suspect has been arrested and is slated for a court appearance possibly as early as next week.
According to the New York Post, the identity of the alleged thief remains undisclosed. Legal proceedings are expected to commence shortly.
The designer bag, valued at $4,400, was reportedly left on the table occupied by the former governor of South Dakota when it was snatched, as detailed in a local police report.
Surveillance footage captured a white male donning an N95 mask, dark trousers, a “fur-type” collar, and a baseball cap as he executed the theft. Eyewitnesses described how he surveyed the restaurant before discreetly covering the bag with his jacket and making a quick exit.
Further specifics regarding the suspect and the circumstances surrounding the arrest are yet to be revealed. This story is still developing…
Washington DC police have arrested an illegal immigrant in connection with the theft of Secretary Kristi Noem’s handbag.