Updated 21 April 2025 at 22:18 IST

Homeland Secretary Robbed at D.C. Restaurant

According to a spokesperson from the Department of Homeland Security, the stolen purse contained approximately $3,000 in cash

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New Delhi: Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem fell victim to a purse snatching while dining at a restaurant in downtown Washington, D.C., on Sunday night, according to reports. 

$3,000 in Cash, Passport Among Stolen Items 

According to a spokesperson from the Department of Homeland Security, the stolen purse contained approximately $3,000 in cash, which Secretary Noem had withdrawn to treat her family for dinner and Easter festivities. 

The bag also held her passport, driver’s license, blank checks, makeup, keys, and prescription medication, said reports. 

The U.S. Secret Service has reviewed security footage showing an unidentified white male wearing a medical mask allegedly stealing the purse, it added. The suspect remains at large.

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Noem Responds at White House Event  

Speaking briefly during the White House Easter Egg Roll on Monday morning, Secretary Noem confirmed the matter was “not resolved yet.” 

More details regarding the incident are awaited…

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Published By : Isha Bhandari

Published On: 21 April 2025 at 21:50 IST