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Suspect arrested in Homeland Security Secretary Noem’s purse theft

Headline from The Republic, from the development of Apr 27, 2025

Newest development Apr 29, 2025 · 4 reportsIllegal migrant who snatched Kristi Noem’s purse came ‘within arm’s reach’ of DHS secretary as Secret Service stood guard: ‘Definite lapse’

WASHINGTON (AP) — A suspect has been arrested in connection with the theft last week of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem ‘s purse as she ate at a Washington, D.C., restaurant, officials said Sunday.

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  1. Names this update

    Suspect arrested in Homeland Security Secretary Noem’s purse theft

    Headline from The Republic ·

  2. Newest

    Illegal migrant who snatched Kristi Noem’s purse came ‘within arm’s reach’ of DHS secretary as Secret Service stood guard: ‘Definite lapse’

    Headline from New York Post ·

Reports & sources

61 articles, oldest first.

  1. NBC New York

    Man believed to be Noem purse snatcher in custody; 2nd being sought (opens NBC New York)

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    NBC New York's feed description

    A suspect who is believed to be the person who stole Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's purse was arrested on Saturday afternoon.

  2. The Hill

    Suspect arrested in theft of Noem’s purse at DC restaurant (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    A suspect was arrested for the theft of Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s purse in downtown D.C., and law enforcement says the individual had immigrated to the U.S. illegally.

  3. The Boston Globe

    Arrest made in Noem purse-snatching case. She calls him a ‘career criminal.’ (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s purse — containing $3,000 cash, her passport, and her department badge — was stolen last week.

  4. CNN

    Arrest made in the theft of Kristi Noem’s purse and thousands in cash, source says (opens CNN)

    Published

    CNN's feed description

    An arrest has been made in the investigation of the theft of a high-end Gucci bag belonging to DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, a law enforcement source familiar with the investigation tells CNN.

  5. The Republic

    Suspect arrested in Homeland Security Secretary Noem’s purse theft (opens The Republic)

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    The Republic's feed description

    WASHINGTON (AP) — A suspect has been arrested in connection with the theft last week of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem ‘s purse as she ate at a Washington, D.C., restaurant, officials said Sunday.

  6. Breitbart News

    Report: Police Bust Illegal Accused of Swiping Kristi Noem's Purse (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Authorities have reportedly arrested an illegal alien after Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's purse was stolen in Washington, DC.

  7. Newsweek

    Man arrested after Kristi Noem purse with $3,000 cash stolen: Report (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Homeland Security Secretary Noem's Gucci bag was reportedly stolen last Sunday in a Washington D.C. restaurant.

  8. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    Suspect arrested in theft of Kristi Noem’s purse | Honolulu Star-Advertiser (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description

    WASHINGTON >> A suspect has been arrested in connection with the theft of U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s purse at a Washington restaurant, the Secret Service said on Sunday, and Noem said the individual has been living in the United States illegally.

  9. NBC News

    Man arrested in theft of DHS chief Kristi Noem's purse is in the U.S. illegally, official says (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Law enforcement authorities say they have a man in custody in Washington related to the theft of Secretary Kristi Noem’s purse last weekend.

  10. Fox News

    Suspect arrested for alleged theft of Kristi Noem's bag containing $3K in cash: reports (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    The suspect accused of stealing DHS Secretary Kristi Noem’s Gucci handbag containing $3,000 in cash was arrested on Saturday in Washington, D.C.

  11. The Brunswick News

    Man held over theft of Homeland Secretary Noem’s purse, CNN says (opens The Brunswick News)

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    The Brunswick News's feed description

    A man has been arrested in connection with the theft on Easter Sunday of Homeland Secretary Kristi Noem’s handbag, CNN reported, citing an unidentified law-enforcement source. The suspect is in

  12. WMUR

    Suspect arrested in Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's stolen purse case (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

    The Secret Service says the suspect was taken into custody without incident in Washington, D.C. It calls the suspect a “serial offender.”

  13. Mitchell Daily Republic

    Suspect arrested in theft of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's purse (opens Mitchell Daily Republic)

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    Mitchell Daily Republic's feed description

    Former South Dakota governor said the individual has been living in the United States illegally.

  14. NBC Chicago

    Second suspect arrested in theft of DHS chief Kristi Noem's purse (opens NBC Chicago)

    Published

    NBC Chicago's feed description

    Noem’s bag was stolen by a masked man last Sunday while she was having dinner with her family in Washington, D.C.

  15. The Guardian

    Two suspects arrested for theft of Kristi Noem’s purse, Secret Service says (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Noem’s purse was nabbed on Easter Sunday and reportedly contained about $3,000 in cash, her keys and identification

  16. Hot Air

  17. Fox News

    Federal charges filed against illegal immigrant who allegedly stole Kristi Noem's purse (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    One of two suspects arrested in connection with the theft of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem's purse has been charged with wire fraud, aggravated identity theft and robbery.

  18. WSVN Miami

    2 arrested in theft of Kristi Noem’s purse and thousands in cash; 2nd suspect taken into custody in Miami Beach - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

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    WSVN Miami's feed description

    (CNN/WSVN) — Two arrests have been made in the theft of the theft of a high-end Gucci bag belonging to DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.The primary suspect was arrested

  19. The Brunswick News

    Suspect arrested in theft of Homeland Secretary Noem’s handbag (opens The Brunswick News)

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    The Brunswick News's feed description

    An alleged “serial offender” has been arrested in connection with the theft on Easter Sunday of U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s handbag, the Secret Service said. The suspect was

  20. NBC 6 South Florida

    2nd suspect in theft of DHS chief Kristi Noem's purse arrested in Miami Beach (opens NBC 6 South Florida)

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    NBC 6 South Florida's feed description

    A second suspect connected to the theft of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s purse has been arrested in Miami Beach.

  21. The Hill

    Second suspect arrested in Noem purse theft (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    A second suspect was arrested in the theft of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's purse at a D.C. restaurant. The suspect is allegedly involved in a "pattern of robberies and thefts."

  22. WHDH Boston

    Suspect in Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s purse theft is charged in federal court - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    WASHINGTON (AP) — A man accused of stealing a purse from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was charged Monday in federal court with aggravated identity

  23. CNN

    Federal charges filed against alleged Kristi Noem purse thief (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    Federal prosecutors have filed charges against the man accused of stealing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s purse, including thousands of dollars she had in cash, earlier this month at The Capital Burger restaurant in Washington, DC.

  24. Miami New Times

    Man Arrested in Miami Beach Over Theft of Kristi Noem's Purse (opens Miami New Times)

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    Miami New Times's feed description

    Miami Beach Police and the U.S. Secret Service have arrested a man concerning the recent theft of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s purse.

  25. Latin Times

    Kristi Noem Says Undocumented 'Career Criminal' Stole Her Purse In D.C. Restaurant (opens Latin Times)

    Published

    Latin Times's feed description

    Authorities made an arrest connected to the stealing of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem's purse. She said the person responsible is an undocumented immigrant who she called a "career criminal"

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