On Sunday night, Kristi Noem, Governor of South Dakota, sent up multiple red flags about a serious security breach. Some jerk decided to snatch her purse while she was enjoying a meal at a restaurant in downtown Washington, D.C. The attack has drawn new and urgent attention to security arrangements for public figures. The Secret Service has been brought in and is now pursuing the loss as a criminal investigation.
And this wasn’t some high-stakes heist, it happened on Noem’s regular dinner date, after the former Congresswoman had taken out about $3,000 in cash. She planned to use the funds to take her children out for dinner and buy Easter gifts and activities. Watch as the bold thief goes to work in this security footage. He is described as an unknown white male, wearing a medical mask, who quickly grabbed Noem’s purse from her table.
The U.S. Secret Service has seen the footage and is quickly working to track down the suspect. Yet, so far, Noem has failed to personally address Secret Service officials directly about the fracas. This startling security breach highlights how incredibly vulnerable public figures can be in their off time.
In addition to the cash, Noem’s purse contained several important items, including her passport, driver’s license, keys, and personal medication. What other surprises were lurking in that purse? Blank checks and makeup lay with the Secretary of Homeland Security’s purse strings.
The theft brings the issue of safety protocols for government officials in public spaces and how these events are handled to the forefront. Our investigation continues and the circumstances of the thief’s escape are still under investigation. Their authorities are now working to take action to prevent future incidents from occurring.
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