Miami Beach police have arrested a man in connection with the high-profile theft of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary’s purse in Washington, D.C. last weekend.
Christian Montecino Sanzana was charged with possession of a fake driver's license and released to the U.S. Secret Service. Miami Beach police made the arrest at the request of federal law enforcement. A second suspect also faces charges.
Secretary Kristi Noem’s bag was stolen on Easter Sunday. She was carrying $3,000 in cash, her passport, DHS access badge, credit cards, her drivers license and blank checks.
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