Washington D.C. A bag belonging to South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, containing $3,000 in cash, was stolen from a restaurant in Washington D.C. on Monday. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed the incident, stating that Governor Noem had withdrawn the money earlier in the day to pay for a family dinner and planned Easter activities.
The theft occurred while Noem was dining at an undisclosed restaurant. The circumstances surrounding the incident are currently under investigation by local law enforcement. Further details, including the specific restaurant and time of the theft, have not yet been released.
Noem's office has declined to comment further on the ongoing investigation. The incident raises questions about security protocols for visiting governors and the prevalence of petty theft in the nation's capital. Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the theft to contact the Metropolitan Police Department.
Kristi Noem's Bag Containing $3,000 Stolen in Washington D.C.
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem reported that her bag, containing $3,000, was stolen from a restaurant in Washington D.C. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed the incident. Noem had reportedly withdrawn the cash to cover expenses for a family dinner and Easter activities. Local authorities are investigating the theft.
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