Theft of DHS chief Kristi Noem’s purse

The suspect who was arrested Saturday in the theft of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s purse is in the country illegally, the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia said in an interview with NBC News.

Ed Martin said a second suspect who also is in the country illegally is being sought by law enforcement.

It is not believed the suspect targeted Noem because she was the Department of Homeland Security chief, Martin said. Continue reading →