Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's handbag, including $3,000 in cash and her agency access badge, was stolen from a restaurant in the District of Columbia, officials confirmed to media outlets Monday.

According to officials, the suspect—a white male wearing a face mask and dark clothing—didn’t rush. He approached from behind, carefully positioning himself near Noem’s chair. Then, in a display of near-theatrical coordination,

The theft occurred as Homeland Security Secretary Kristi L. Noem dined with her extended family at the Capital Burger on Seventh Street NW, people familiar with the incident said.