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Suspect Arrested for Allegedly Stealing DHS Secretary Noem’s Purse

“This individual is a career criminal who has been in our country illegally for years,” Noem said.
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Suspect Arrested for Allegedly Stealing DHS Secretary Noem’s Purse
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem during a press conference in Bogota, Colombia, on March 27, 2025. Alex Brandon/Pool/AFP via Getty Images
Juliette Fairley
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A suspect has been arrested in connection with the theft of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s purse while she was dining out on Easter Sunday, and officials say he’s in the country illegally.

Noem lost $3,000 in cash, her keys, driver’s license, passport, and Homeland Security badge a week ago on April 20.

Juliette Fairley
Juliette Fairley
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Juliette Fairley is a freelance reporter for The Epoch Times and NTD and a graduate of Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism. Born in Chateauroux, France, and raised outside of Lackland Air Force Base in Texas, Juliette is a well-adjusted military brat. She has written for many publications across the country. Send Juliette story ideas at [email protected]