Mystery Thief Strikes: South Dakota Governor's $3,000 Handbag Vanishes at D.C. Eatery

In an ironic twist that seems straight out of a satire sketch, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem lost more than her appetite while dining out in D.C. A thief made off with a treasure trove of her personal items, turning an evening of fine dining into a heist scene. Can you even imagine the kind of mischief someone could stir up with a Homeland Security badge? This has got me thinking…what’s next, stealing the menu? Here’s some food for thought—maybe it’s time for our top security officials to invest in a little personal security, like maybe not leaving their life scattered across a dinner table in a restaurant! But hey, let’s hear your take on this. What do you think? LEARN MORE.

While eating dinner at a D.C. restaurant, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem fell victim to a thief who stole her driver’s license, passport, department access badge, medication, makeup bag, blank checks, the keys to her home, and about $3,000 in cash. What do you think?

“Uh-oh, it’s a scary time to be without a passport.”

Zach Custer, Typeface Approver

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“Oh my God. Think of the damage this thief could do with that much makeup.”

Dallas Reeves, Driveway Paver

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“I hope she finds the scapegoat responsible.”

Rochelle Oriti, Suit Stitcher