Kristi Noem's Pocketbook Nabbed at D.C.'s Swanky Burger Joint
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On a bustling Easter Sunday, U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem found herself in an unexpected predicament—losing her pocketbook at a popular burger joint in the heart of Washington D.C. The theft was confirmed by the Department of Homeland Security to several media outlets, including the New York Post and NBC, among others. The incident took place during a dinner with family.
Noem, 53, initially believed it was one of her energetic grandkids brushing against her leg. However, moments later, she noticed her pocketbook was missing.
N95-Masked Scoundrel Lifts Kristi Noem's Pocketbook
A review of surveillance footage from the restaurant shows a mystery man, sporting an N95 mask, swooping in and stealing the pocketbook. The pocketbook held between $2,000 and $3,000 in cash, Noem's driver's license, passport, DHS identification and access pass, credit cards, makeup, and medications. Her cell phone fortunately remained untouched.
- Kristi Noem
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Extra Insights
- The theft occurred at The Capital Burger, a well-known eatery in downtown D.C., where Noem dined with family, including children and grandchildren.
- The stolen items also included Noem's DHS identification card and access pass, which allowed her to navigate secure areas.
- The investigation is led by the Secret Service, who have identified the suspect from security footage and are conducting a probe using this footage along with other evidence.
- The incident has garnered attention for potential lapses in security protocols for high-ranking officials like Noem, who heads the Department of Homeland Security.
- Despite the incident at The Capital Burger in Washington D.C., Kristi Noem's cell phone remained untouched.
- The mystery man, wearing an N95 mask, was identified by the Secret Service as the suspect who stole Kristi Noem's pocketbook from the restaurant.
- The Department of Homeland Security's identification card and access pass, which allowed Kristi Noem to navigate secure areas, were among the items stolen from her pocketbook at the restaurant in Washington D.C.
- The theft of Kristi Noem's pocketbook was confirmed by the Department of Homeland Security to several media outlets, including the New York Post and NBC, when the story was reported as general-news and crime-and-justice news.
