The US Secret Service on Sunday released a statement with more information about the illegal alien who stole DHS Chief Kristi Noem’s purse.
On Saturday it was reported that an illegal alien was arrested for robbing Kristi Noem on Easter.
49-year-old Mario Bustamante Leiva was located and arrested in DC, according to DC Metro Police.
Secret Service spox Anthony Guglielmi released an update on the suspect arrested in connection with the robbery.
Guglielmi said the illegal alien is a “serial offender” who has been in this country for years.
“Following a comprehensive investigation, the Secret Service alleges that the defendant is a serial offender. We have also determined that this incident had no protective nexus to Secretary Noem or her role as Secretary of Homeland Security. The investigation revealed alleged criminal activity, including potential device and credit card fraud. Given this, the Secret Service will maintain jurisdiction over the case and intends to present its findings to a federal court in coordination with the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia,” Guglielmi said.
Our work on this case continues. A defendant has been taken into custody by @SecretService and @DCPoliceDept. An update from Washington Field Office