A suspect allegedly stole a Gucci bag containing cash, identification documents, and other valuables from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem at a Washington, D.C. restaurant on Sunday. According to surveillance footage reviewed by the Secret Service, the thief sat down next to Noem at The Capital Burger restaurant while she was dining with her family. He then used his foot to slide the bag away and covered it with his jacket before leaving.
The Gucci bag contained a range of valuable items, including a Louis Vuitton wallet, driver’s license, medication, passport, and $3,000 in cash. It is unclear whether the thief knew Noem’s identity or if she was a random target. The Secret Service is leading the investigation and working to trace any potential use of Noem’s financial instruments.
Law enforcement experts have expressed concerns about the incident, citing it as a security breach with high consequences that needs immediate review. They believe the Secret Service may need to make operational changes to deal with private events involving high-profile individuals like Noem. With her public profile and symbolic significance, Noem remains at risk for targeted threats from both foreign and domestic actors.
Source: https://edition.cnn.com/2025/04/22/politics/kristi-noem-theft-gucci-bag-details/index.html