Authorities have arrested two suspects in connection with the theft of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's purse, taken at the Capital Burger restaurant during Easter. One suspect was apprehended in Miami after being linked to multiple thefts in Washington, D.C.'s Penn Quarter area. The Secret Service stated that there was no indication the theft was related to Noem's position. The stolen purse contained significant personal items, and Noem criticized one suspect as a long-term illegal immigrant and career criminal, pledging firm prosecution.
The theft involved the suspect sliding Secretary Noem's purse away with his foot while sitting at an adjacent table, indicating a calculated act.
No evidence suggested Secretary Noem was targeted due to her role, confirming the incident was simply opportunistic theft.
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