Mario Bustamante Leiva, a Chilean national, is accused of multiple thefts, including stealing DHS Secretary Kristi Noem's purse, containing $3,000 and personal identification, while she was dining in Washington, D.C. Leiva had a history of theft, with crimes documented in New York and previous arrests in the UK and Utah. Despite his arrest for theft in New York, he was released quickly, raising concerns about the effectiveness of law enforcement under certain local laws prohibiting reporting undocumented immigrants. Leiva admitted to the crime but claimed he didn't recognize Noem and cited alcoholism as a factor.
Mario Bustamante Leiva reportedly committed multiple thefts, including stealing DHS Secretary Kristi Noem's purse that contained $3,000, her passport, and an ID.
Upon arrest, Bustamante Leiva admitted to taking Noem's purse but claimed he didn't know her identity, stating his alcoholism contributed to his actions.
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