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,

Kristi Noem recently had her purse stolen while at a restaurant in D.C., and the bag's contents brought up rumors of her alleged affair with Corey Lewandowski.