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Two Suspects Arrested in Theft of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s Bag

Two individuals have been arrested in connection with the theft of Kristi Noem's purse containing $3,000 and sensitive items during Easter dinner.

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  1. Two suspects arrested for theft of Kristi Noem’s purse, Secret Service says

    The Metropolitan police department said the suspect was connected to two other purse thefts in Washington restaurants earlier this month through video evidence.

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  2. Second suspect arrested in DC robbery of Kristi Noem - Washington Examiner

    The robbery is one of multiple purse robberies believed to be a theft ring targeting Washington, D.C.’s Penn Quarter.

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  3. Second suspect arrested in connection to DHS Secretary Noem's purse snatching

    This comes hours after authorities announced the first arrest of an illegal immigrant with an extensive criminal history who was believed to be tied to theft.

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  4. Noem says Secret Service arrested the person who stole her bag

    Unfortunately, so many families in this country have been made victims by crime, and that’s why President Trump is working every single day to make America safe and get these criminal aliens off of our streets.

    Noem says Secret Service arrested the person who stole her bag

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  5. Report: Police Bust Illegal Accused of Swiping Kristi Noem's Purse

    Authorities do not believe the individual arrested targeted Noem due to her status as DHS secretary, but merely because her bag was “a nice looking purse.”

    Report: Police Bust Illegal Accused of Swiping Kristi Noem's Purse

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Updated: Apr 27th, 2025, 10:21 PM ET

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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's purse was stolen on Easter Sunday, triggering a police investigation that led to the arrests of two suspects. The first suspect, 49-year-old Mario Bustamante Leiva, was apprehended in D.C. and is believed to be a career criminal and illegal immigrant. He faces multiple robbery charges after evidence linked him to similar thefts. A second suspect was arrested in Miami and is also believed to be connected to the theft ring. Noem confirmed her bag contained $3,000 and sensitive items, emphasizing the effort of law enforcement in resolving the case.


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  • DHS Secretary Kristi Noem confirms the arrest of a man believed to be involved in the theft of her bag; he is described as a career criminal living illegally in the U.S.

  • Noem expresses gratitude to law enforcement agencies for their prompt action, highlighting the importance of addressing crime by illegal immigrants to ensure public safety.

  • The incident raises broader concerns about crime in communities, as Noem points to the need for stronger enforcement against illegal immigration.


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