A Secret Service agent had his gun, portable radio, badge and other items stolen from his personal vehicle in downtown Washington, police said.
According to a District of Columbia police report, the theft occurred shortly before 4 p.m. Monday outside a downtown office building, less than a block from the agency’s headquarters. The agent parked his car and returned a few minutes later to find a window open and a bag missing, the report said.
The bag contained his service weapon, a Sig Sauer handgun, the report said. It also included a radio, his Secret Service badge, a USB drive and handcuffs.
According to the report, a witness saw someone reaching into the car but didn’t see the person removing anything. Police are investigating but have not identified any suspects.
The Secret Service confirmed Tuesday that the report was accurate but declined to comment further.
The Secret Service has been reeling from a series of embarrassing scandals and security breaches in recent years, including a man armed with a knife who scaled the White House fence and made it deep inside the executive mansion before being captured. More recently, an officer was charged in federal court in Delaware with trying to solicit sex from an undercover agent he thought was a 14-year-old girl.
President Barack Obama left Washington on Friday for his annual Christmas vacation in Hawaii. He will not return until after the new year.
The Associated Press contributed to this article.
Is there any way we can keep him there?
LOL… Right
Is there any way we can keep him there?
If you come up with an idea I’m all for letting him (them) stay there. The children can come back to go to school. They are not the problem.
Keep them all somewhere else. Kenya would be best. Send them back to their ancestors.
Our golfer. In Chief in Hawaii? Is there any way we can keep him there?
Why was he not wearing the weapon, and his radio, what was he doing? drinking, this person, really has no reason or is he REALLY qualified to be in ANY Law Enforcement agency, let alone in ANY Federal agency. If, your going to leave your “gear” in your car, lets try the trunk!. But, it’s time for him and, yea, lots of others to get moving toward the EXIT sign. There are others out here who would and could value such a position, but they seem to be overlooked…….ever wonder why?!
Obviously this guy or girl had something more important on their mind than making sure their gun was properly put away. So when the gun or badge are used in a harmful way what will they do then…. Give him a slap on the wrist & say well you tried it’s not your fault. The hell is not, you are to blame for not being responsible and making sure you weapon and other items were securely put away! This person should be fired for being incompetent! There are others whom I’m sure have the skill set to keep people safe!!!
Maybe the thief will use the gun to shoot Obama!