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Man Arrested for Stealing Secretary Noem's $3K Purse

4/27/2025

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Mario Bustamante Leiva, 49, was apprehended for snatching Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's purse, which held $3,000 and personal belongings, during her meal in Washington, D.C. As an undocumented individual with a history of crime, Leiva's arrest has sparked a Secret Service investigation into possible links to a larger theft ring, with more charges looming.

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Story summary

Mario Bustamante Leiva, 49, was apprehended for snatching Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's purse, which held $3,000 and personal belongings, during her meal in Washington, D.C. As an undocumented individual with a history of crime, Leiva's arrest has sparked a Secret Service investigation into possible links to a larger theft ring, with more charges looming.