US Homeland Security Secretary's purse stolen at Washington restaurant, say officials

Kristi Noem had cash in her purse to pay for gifts, dinner and other activities for her family at Easter, the department said (Alex Brandon/AP)

US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s purse was stolen at a Washington DC restaurant on Sunday night, according to department officials.

The department said in an email that Ms Noem had money in her purse to buy gifts for her children and grandchildren and to pay for Easter dinner and other activities.