Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's bag was stolen, with $3,000 in cash, at a D.C. restaurant

The incident occurred at Capital Burger, a restaurant in downtown Washington, as Noem dined with family members, according to two people familiar with the incident.

WASHINGTON — Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's bag — including $3,000 in cash — was stolen while she was out dining with family on Sunday night, a DHS spokesperson confirmed to NBC News on Monday.

Noem was at Capital Burger, a restaurant in downtown Washington, according to two people familiar with the theft.

When asked why Noem had so much cash in her purse, DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin responded: “Her entire family was in town including her children and grandchildren — she was using the withdrawal to treat her family to dinner, activities, and Easter gifts.”

CNN was the first to report on the theft.

At approximately 7:55 p.m. ET, a man wearing an N-95 mask walked into the restaurant and up a few stairs to where Noem was eating dinner, the two people said.