Arrests Made After Purse and $3,000 Cash Stolen from South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem at D.C. Restaurant

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Law enforcement officials in the nation's capital have made arrests following the theft of South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem's purse from a Washington, D.C. restaurant in late April 2025.

The high-profile incident occurred on April 21, 2025, when Governor Noem was dining at a popular restaurant in the District. According to police reports, an opportunist thief managed to steal her handbag, which contained personal items along with $3,000 in cash. The theft sparked a swift investigation by the Metropolitan Police Department, drawing national media attention due to the high profile of the victim.

After reviewing security camera footage from the establishment and tracing leads, D.C. police announced on April 28, 2025, that multiple arrests had been made in connection with the crime. The recovered items were processed, though it was not immediately confirmed if the entire sum of stolen cash was recovered.

Governor Noem, a prominent Republican figure, thanked the law enforcement officers for their rapid response and diligent work in resolving the case. The suspects face charges of grand larceny and theft, and are scheduled to appear in D.C. Superior Court.