Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem fell victim to a thief while eating dinner at a downtown Washington, DC, restaurant Sunday night, the secretary confirmed Monday.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s purse was stolen at a Washington, D.C. restaurant Sunday night, according to department officials. The department in an email said Noem had money in her purse to buy gifts for her children and grandchildren and to pay for Easter dinner and other activities.

Secretary Kristi Noem had her handbag - with $3,000 (£2,260) in cash inside - stolen from her while dining at a Washington, DC, restaurant. Noem confirmed during the White House Easter Egg Roll on Monday morning that she fell victim to the theft,