Mario Bustamante-Leiva, a 49-year-old Chilean national, was arrested in NYC for theft weeks before allegedly stealing from DHS Secretary Kristi Noem. After being released by NYPD due to sanctuary laws, he targeted Noem while she dined with family. He stole her luxury Gucci bag, containing valuable personal items. Arrested again by DC authorities, he now faces multiple charges, highlighting challenges posed by local laws regarding immigration enforcement and their impact on crime.
"Mario Bustamante Leiva, who had previous charges, was arrested after stealing from DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, raising concerns over sanctuary city policies preventing immigration notifications."
"Following the initial arrest in NYC, Bustamante-Leiva was released due to local sanctuary laws, allowing him to commit further crimes against high-profile individuals like Noem."
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