THE Policing Minister had her handbag nicked during a speech to top cops.
Dame Diana Johnson was addressing the Police Superintendents Association conference in Midlands on Tuesday when her possessions were lifted.
The Home Office has launched a probe amid security “risks” after the brazen theft from a four star hotel in Kenilwoth stuffed with senior officers.
Warwickshire Police have arrested and bailed a 56 year old man for burglary.
The theft came as the new minister slammed the surge in shoplifting and theft during her address, vowing to get “serious about tackling crime” and “rebuilding confidence” in the police.
A source said: “Home Office security are working with partners to mitigate any foreseeable risks.”
