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Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Noem's $4K Gucci Bag

11/25/2025

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  • Mario Bustamante-Leiva pleaded guilty to stealing Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's $4,000 Gucci bag containing $3,000 in cash during Easter in Washington, DC.
  • He faces 6 months to 3.5 years and could be deported after serving due to illegal status and prior convictions.
  • Co-defendant Cristian Montecino-Sanzana pleaded guilty to a separate theft, and both are linked to a larger robbery organization.