In a stunning breach of security, an illegal migrant was arrested for stealing DHS Secretary Kristi Noem’s handbag.
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The incident unfolded at The Capital Burger in Washington, DC, raising questions about immigration and national security.
As DC Metro Police and the Secret Service hunt for a second suspect, Americans are once again reminded of the border issues plaguing our nation.
An illegal immigrant was arrested after stealing Kristi Noem’s $4,400 Gucci bag containing $3,000 in cash, personal items, and critical documents.
DC Metro Police and the Secret Service captured him, yet another suspect remains on the loose.
The theft happened during an Easter outing, exemplifying law enforcement’s uphill battle amid illegal immigration.
The thief executed the grab by maneuvering the purse with his foot and masking it with a coat before making his escape.
Kristi Noem recounted, “It was kind of shocking, actually, because it was sitting right by my feet. I actually felt my purse — he hooked with his foot and drug it a few steps away and dropped a coat over it and took it.”
The purse, stolen in a seemingly brazen act, also housed Noem’s driver’s license, passport, DHS badge, and apartment keys.
Despite the Secret Service’s involvement in providing security, uncertainty lingers over their presence during this breach.
This touches upon greater national security matters, considering reports of the thief being linked to a larger east coast robbery syndicate.
“There is no indication it was because of that,” said DC US Attorney Ed Martin regarding the possibility that Noem was specifically targeted because of her Cabinet job, cited by The New York Post.
Security footage revealing the masked marauder only adds to the tension of this audacious theft.
DC US Attorney Ed Martin stated that Noem wasn’t targeted because of her position.
President Trump’s approach to such incidents emphasizes prosecuting and deporting illegal immigrants swiftly.
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement is now involved. The suspects face potential deportation, underscoring the urgent need for robust immigration enforcement.
The ongoing investigation is spearheaded by the Metropolitan Police and the U.S. Secret Service, highlighting America’s resolve against illegal activity.
“President Trump’s direction to us is we charge these folks that are here illegally and we prosecute them, as well as deport them, as soon as that can happen,” Martin added.
As citizens question safety concerns and immigration policies, the DHS remains silent on the incident.
CRIME: They got the masked purse thief. Shockingly he was here illegally when he robbed Secretary Noem in front of her security detail. https://t.co/NmnovyYhV2 pic.twitter.com/K08ACmDnfI
— @amuse (@amuse) April 27, 2025
