Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was the victim of a theft at a Washington, D.C., restaurant over the weekend, according to officials.
ABC News reported that Noem’s purse was taken by a masked individual while she was dining with her family. The bag reportedly contained $3,000 in cash, her passport, makeup kit, apartment key, a DHS access card, and various personal items.
A DHS representative confirmed that the suspect approached the table during a holiday outing and quickly fled the scene after grabbing the secretary’s purse.
According to CNN, the Secret Service reviewed surveillance video and identified the alleged thief as an unidentified white male who had been wearing a surgical mask at the time.
During Monday’s White House Easter Egg Roll, Noem acknowledged the incident and confirmed that authorities had yet to resolve the case. “The theft has not yet been solved,” she said.
ABC also noted that prescription medication belonging to Noem was among the contents of the stolen purse.
The Secret Service has launched an investigation, which remains ongoing.
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